United States · IRS
Form W-8BEN-E — Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner (Entities)
Form W-8BEN-E is the entity version of the W-8BEN — foreign companies use it to certify status and claim treaty benefits on U.S.-source income.
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Who needs W-8BEN-E?
Non-U.S. companies invoicing U.S. clients or receiving U.S. investment income.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is it so long?
Most entities only complete Parts I, III and XXX plus the one FATCA chapter that matches their classification.
Always verify you have the current version: official IRS page
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