Tax Treaty
Form W-8BEN
Form W-8BEN, also known as the "Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Individuals)," is used by non-U.S. individuals who are receiving certain types of income from U.S. sources, such as dividends, interest, royalties, or rental income. This form is used to establish that the individual is a foreign person and to claim a reduced rate of withholding tax under an applicable tax treaty or to claim an exemption from withholding altogether.