Completing the W-8BEN-E Form (For Entities)

⚠️ Disclaimer

This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal or tax advice. Any decisions regarding tax filings or documentation should be made in consultation with a qualified advisor and tailored to your entity’s specific objectives and risk profile.

This guide is for non-U.S. legal entities (e.g., corporations, partnerships, trusts) completing IRS Form W-8BEN-E to certify their foreign status and, where applicable, claim tax treaty benefits or FATCA classification.

Note: If you are a U.S. entity or person, do not use this form—please refer to Form W-9 in app.

✅ Part I: Identification of Beneficial Owner

Line 1 – Name of Organization

🔴 Required
Enter the full legal name of the entity (as shown in formation documents). Avoid abbreviations unless they are part of the entity’s legal structure (e.g., S.A., Ltd., LLC).

Line 2 – Country of Incorporation or Organization

🔴 Required
Enter the full country name (no abbreviations) where the entity was created, organized, or incorporated.

Line 3 – Name of Disregarded Entity (if applicable)

Leave blank unless the entity is a disregarded entity and is not a financial institution.

Line 4 – Entity Type

🔴 Required
Select the entity classification according to U.S. tax principles (e.g., corporation, partnership, simple trust, complex trust).

Line 5 – FATCA Status

Optional
Choose the FATCA classification that applies to your entity (e.g., Active NFFE, Passive NFFE, Nonprofit Organization, etc.) and complete the corresponding Part (e.g., Part XXV for Active NFFE).

Line 6 – Permanent Residence Address

🔴 Required
Enter the registered physical address (no P.O. boxes) in the country where the entity is a tax resident. Include street, city, postal code, and country.

Line 7 – Mailing Address

🔴 Required (if different from Line 6)
Enter a valid mailing address. Leave blank if the same as the permanent address.

Line 8 – U.S. TIN (if applicable)

Enter the U.S. Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) if your entity has one. This is not mandatory.

Line 9b – Foreign TIN

🔴 Required
Provide the Tax Identification Number issued by the country in which your entity is a tax resident. If the country does not issue TINs, check the appropriate box.

Line 10 – Reference Number(s)

Optional. Use this to associate the form with specific accounts (e.g., account number, internal ID).

✅ Part III: Claim of Tax Treaty Benefits (If Applicable)

Lines 14–15

Complete only if you are claiming tax treaty benefits. Not required.

✅ FATCA Status Certification (Parts IV–XXVIII)

Complete only one Part that matches the FATCA status you selected in Line 5. Examples:

Part XXV – Active NFFE
Part XXVI – Passive NFFE
Part XXII – Nonprofit Organization
Part XIII–XVI – For Exempt Beneficial Owners

Each part has its own required certifications and possibly additional fields.

✅ Part XXIX: Certification

🔴 Required

Sign the form (digital signatures are accepted)
Clearly print the name of the signer
Enter the date (MM-DD-YYYY)
Check the box to confirm the person signing is authorized to do so on behalf of the entity

The signer should be an officer or a person authorized via board resolution or tax power of attorney.

ℹ️ Additional Resources

IRS Instructions for W-8BEN-E
Consult a tax professional to ensure accuracy and compliance