What Is Regulation W?
The W-8BEN form is a form of the US Taxation Office. The full name is Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for US Tax Withholding. It is valid for three years after the declaration. Before the expiration of three years, you need to fill in the form again and then declare.
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- Part 1: Obtained Personal Data
- Point 1: Name.
- Point 2: Nationality.
- Point 3: Type of income unit: Individuals please check the Indlidual; if it is a joint account, please fill in W-8BEN respectively.
- Point 4: Permanent Residence Address (Do not use PO Box or forwarding address, and do not abbreviate the country name.)
- Point 5: Mailing address (if different from permanent address, please fill in separately, please do not abbreviate country name).
- Point 6: US tax ID SSN, ITIN or EIN number (if you need to fill in).
- Point 7: Foreign tax ID (if any).
- Point 8: The reference number used by the withholding unit.
- Part II: Tax Deduction Declaration (if applicable)
- Point 9: Confirm that all of the following check boxes are used
- · Check item a: If the applicant for income during the income period resides in (country name), it is a reciprocal country for tax deductions in the United States.
- Part III: Declaration
- I affirm that the information provided above is true and complete.
- · I (or the authorizer) are all the applicants for income mentioned in this form.
- · The income individual is not a US Person under US tax law.
- · My income is not a US trade or business practice.
- · I do qualify for tax benefits in the United States.
- In addition, I hereby declare that the withholding tax unit has the right to withhold my taxes.
- SIGN HERE: Signature / date / (month day year) / authorized agent of the obtained individual or authorized person.
- note:
- · If you change your status (become a U.S. citizen or resident) after submitting the W-8BEN form, please notify the withholding tax unit within 30 days.
- · The W-8BEN form is valid from the signing year to the end of the third year.
- · Brief description of W-8BEN in Chinese is provided for the convenience of Chinese customers only.