For some types of payments, our accountant team and bank require W-8/W-9 forms from our clients.
What is a W-8BEN-E?
This is the standard form from the US government to establish a claim of tax treaty benefits under the Internal Revenue Code.
Although filling out Form W-8BEN-E may be a tedious task, it is necessary to proceed with payment to you.
How Do I Fill Out Form W-8BEN-E?
Special terms:
TIN - Tax Identification Number |
FTIN - Foregn Tax Identification Number |
FFI -Foreign Financial Institutions |
NFFE - Non-financial foreign entity |
GIIN - Global International Identity Number |
FATCA - Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act |
Pages 3-7 are filled in depending on the options selected in Line 5 of Part I.
In our example, we leaved them blank
If you still have questions, please find the official instructions here.