Who needs to complete Form W-8BEN?
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Applicable To

94X 1099 W-2 ACA W-4

A foreign person and a beneficial owner who receive certain types of income in the United States must submit Form W-8BEN to the withholding agent or payer when requested and prior to receiving income or credits from them. The person must submit the form regardless of whether claiming a reduced withholding.