If you are a non-resident of the United States receiving income from U.S. sources, this document is essential to ensure that you can avail appropriate tax benefits and avoid unnecessary tax withholdings.
Follow this step-by-step guide (Tips and Video) to avoid making mistakes when filling it out.
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw8bene.pdf
Number 1: Beneficiary Identification
Begin by filling in the beneficiary’s name (company name).
Number 2: Country
Country where the company is located.
Number 4: Chapter 3 Status (Entity Type) (Must check one box only):
Check the box labeled “Corporation” certifying that the entity is foreign and not a bank or financial institution.
Number 5: Chapter 4 Status (FATCA status)
Check the box labeled “Active NFFE. Complete Part XXV.”
Number 6: Enter the company’s address, including the country.
Street first, then number, and neighborhood.
City, then state, then postal code.
Country.
Number 7: should only be fille out if the mailing address of your company is different from the address filled out above.
Number 8-B: Beneficiary Identification
The TIN (foreign tax identification number) is important if you are having taxes withheld on payments.
Number 14: Form Completion
Check the boxes “A/B” in box letter A, and specify the country.
Number 39 – Part XXV Active NFFE
Check the box: I certify that
Final: Signature
Check the box: I certify that
Sign with a pen
Write your full name
Include the date when you are sending the document (Month, day and year)