United States · IRS
Form W-8BEN — Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner (Individuals)
Form W-8BEN certifies that you are not a U.S. person and lets you claim reduced treaty withholding on U.S.-source income such as dividends and royalties.
Fill W-8BEN now — free to try
Filled entirely on your computer. Your SSN and personal details are never uploaded.
Who needs W-8BEN?
Non-U.S. individuals receiving U.S. income — investors, freelancers paid by U.S. platforms, authors and app developers.
How to fill it with DocsArc
- Open W-8BEN in the DocsArc workspace with one click above.
- Click any field and type — form fields are detected automatically, and you can add text anywhere.
- Sign it if needed: draw, type or upload your signature, with an automatic date line.
- Save or print. The finished PDF never left your computer.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the completed form go?
To the withholding agent — your broker, platform or payer — never to the IRS directly.
How long is it valid?
Until the end of the third calendar year after signing, unless your circumstances change.
Always verify you have the current version: official IRS page
This U.S. federal form is in the public domain. DocsArc is an independent tool and is not affiliated with IRS.