International

Form W-8BEN-E: Certificate of Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Entities)

Used by foreign entities to establish foreign status, claim tax treaty benefits, and certify their FATCA status for U.S. tax withholding purposes.

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Who Files This Form?

Foreign entities receiving U.S.-source income, including corporations, partnerships, trusts, and other non-U.S. organizations.

Key Fields

  • Entity name and country
  • FATCA status
  • Tax treaty country
  • Chapter 4 status
  • Taxpayer identification number

Filing Deadlines

Late Filing Penalty

Failure to provide a valid W-8BEN-E may result in withholding at 30% on U.S.-source income.

Related Forms

Form 1042-S

Foreign Person's U.S. Source Income Subject to Withholding

Form W-8BEN

Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Individuals)

Form 8833

Treaty-Based Return Position Disclosure Under Section 6114 or 7701(b)

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