Who Needs to Submit Form W-8BEN?
You generally need to submit Form W-8BEN if you meet ALL of the following:
- You are not a US citizen or US resident
- You receive income from US sources
- A US company or platform requested the form
Common Situations
- Freelancers working with US clients
- International sellers on US platforms (Amazon, eBay)
- Non-US creators receiving royalties (YouTube, Twitch)
Even small mistakes may cause platforms to reject the form.
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