What is W8-BEN?How to fill in?Detailed Chinese vs. Complete Instruction Sample

Form W-8BEN is a form of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

The full name is Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for US Tax Withholding.

Who needs to fill out the W-8BEN form?

1) W-8BEN is used to declare non-US citizenship or resident status, requiring exemption from US related taxes:

• Generally, non-U.S. citizens or residents must pay U.S. tax on their "U.S. source income" at a rate of 30%.
• Depending on the tax treaty between the foreigner and the U.S., the rate may be less than 30% or exempt.
• China and the United States are tax-exempt countries and do not need to pay this tax.

2) addInputWeb PromotionAlliance, earn US dollars need to fill out the W-8BEN form

• For example, to promote Bluehost,SiteGroundHost, you need to submit the "Affiliate Tax Form".
• Americans fill out the W-9 form, non-Americans fill out the W-8BEN form.

Can I leave the W8-BEN blank?

• W-8BEN cannot be left blank.
• Form W-8BEN is updated every 3 years.
• The W-8BEN form expires on December 3 after the 12rd year.

Do international students need to fill out W-8BEN?

International students who open a U.S. bank account, the U.S. bank has deposit interest, and fill in the W-8BEN form can be exempted from interest tax.

Do I need to fill in W-8BEN to hold a US green card?

Form W-8BEN is only for non-US residents:

1. Note: U.S. citizens, permanent residents with green cards.
2. Do not use W-8BEN, please use W-9.
3. Foreign nationals living in the United States, whose status complies with the income tax return obligation as defined by the US Internal Revenue Service, do not use W-8BEN, please use W-9.
4. Foreigners who physically reside in the United States for more than 183 days during the year should not use the W-8BEN.
5. With the exception of F, J, M, Q visa holders, please indicate your visa type on the form.

Chinese and English translation of W-8BEN form

The Chinese and English translations of W-8BEN are as follows:

Part 1

• Identification of Beneficial Owner - signed by the beneficiary
• Name of individual or organization that is the beneficial owner - the name of the beneficiary.Note that the name entered here must match the "Payee Information" in the Bluehost account, otherwise it will be rejected;
• Country of incorporation or organization Fill in the nationality of China;
• Type of beneficial owner – the type of beneficiary, the individual chosen by the individual;
• Permanent residence address (street, apt. or suite no., or rural route). Do not use a PO box or in-care-of address – fill in the street, apartment, suite or rural house number, do not use a post office box or care-of address ;
• City or town, state or province. Include postal code where appropriate. – City or town, state or province. Include postal code where appropriate.
• Country (do not abbreviate) – country, cannot be abbreviated;
• Mailing address (if different from above) – mailing address, leave blank if same as permanent residence above;
• There are many items that do not need to be filled out.

Part 2

• Remember to check the a.
• The beneficial owner is a resident of China within the meaning of the income tax treaty between the United States and that country.

part 4:

• Tick ​​YES under Part 4, Certification, I have read and acknowledged certification
• Sign in Signature of beneficial owner (or individual authorized to sign for beneficial owner).
• In Capacity in which acting, fill in I am the beneficial owner.

After the Bluehost host is completed, submit the W-8BEN form and it will display ▼

• Your new tax form has been submitted! Please allow a few days for your form to be verified.
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The following is the Chinese comparison table of the W-8BEN form ▼