Home » Non-US Author or Sole Proprietor On-boarding (W-8BEN Tax Form) Non-US Author or Sole Proprietor On-boarding (W-8BEN Tax Form) W-8BEN Form Instructions LinkCopy and paste in browserPart I Identification of Beneficial OwnerName of individual who is the beneficial owner*Country of citizenship*Permanent residence address (DO NOT use P.O. Box or in-care-of address)*City or Town, State or Province, include Postal Code where appropriate*Country*Mailing address (if different from above) City or Town, State or Province, include Postal Code where appropriateCountrySSN or ITIN (select which on you have, if either)SSN ITINWithout either of these numbers, unless your country has a Tax Treaty with the USA, 30% will be withheld from your royalty payment and paid to the US Internal Revenue Service per IRS regulations.Enter SSN or ITIN Number hereWant to apply for one, see belowIf you DO NOT have a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN) you will need to obtain a ITIN (if you do not already have one). You can get it and assistance if you live outside the USA in most countries. Copy and past link below to see if your country is listed with Agents or see local CPA Firms listed at top of page. https://www.irs.gov/individuals/acceptance-agent-programDate of Birth*Enter as Month/Day/YearForeign Tax Identification Number (see instructions, pg 5, Line 5)If you DO NOT have one, leave this field blankReference Number(s) (see instructions)Part II Claim of Tax Treaty Benefits NOTE: For Chapter 3 purposes ONLY - see instructions.Residency CertificationEnter Country of Residence HereSpecial Rates and ConditionsArticle NumberPercentage % Rate of withholdingExplain reason beneficial owners meets the terms of the treaty articlePart III CertificationDeclarationEnter Legal Name Here*Signature of beneficial owner (or individual authorized to sign for beneficial owner)NOTE to Authorized Individual Explain the capacity in which acting (if form is not signed by beneficial owner)Email*Date*Enter as Month/Day/YearSubmitAfter You Submit Form