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Form W-8BEN-E (Rev. October 2021): fill out and sign online, free to start

Form W-8BEN-E is the Internal Revenue Service's “Certificate of Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Entities).” In its words: “Form W-8 BEN-E is used by foreign entities to document their status for purposes of chapter 3 and chapter 4, as well as other code provisions.” (IRS, About Form W-8 BEN-E)

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W-8BEN-E at a glance

Form W-8BEN-E at a glance
AgencyInternal Revenue Service (IRS)
What it is forForm W-8 BEN-E is used by foreign entities to document their status for purposes of chapter 3 and chapter 4, as well as other code provisions.
Who fills itA foreign entity, as the IRS describes it. The form says: “For use by entities. Individuals must use Form W-8BEN.”
Who it goes to“Give this form to the withholding agent or payer. Do not send to the IRS.” (printed on the form)
SignatureThe form ends with “Part XXX Certification”: “Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined the information on this form and to the best of my knowledge and belief it is true, correct, and complete.” It has a signature line, the signer’s printed name and a date.
RevisionRev. October 2021
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Official form and instructionsOfficial form (PDF) · Official instructions

For what to enter on each line, read the agency's instructions.

What the agency says

  • The form lists forms to use instead. For example, for a “U.S. entity or U.S. citizen or resident” it says to use Form W-9, and for “A foreign individual” it says to use Form W-8BEN (Individual) or Form 8233.

    Source: IRS, Form W-8BEN-E (Rev. October 2021), page 1 (checked November 1, 2026)

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Questions about the W-8BEN-E form

Is there a 2026 Form W-8BEN-E?

The IRS lists one current revision of Form W-8BEN-E, Rev. October 2021, with “Recent developments: None at this time.” The form has no year in its name, so there is no separate 2026 edition to look for. This page carries Rev. October 2021 (IRS, About Form W-8 BEN-E, read November 1, 2026; the IRS page was last reviewed October 25, 2026).

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Is this the latest version of Form W-8BEN-E?

It is the version the agency listed as current when we last checked on 2026-11-01: Rev. October 2021. We compare our copy with the agency's every week. If the agency updates the form, this page says so and points to the official link until we update ours.

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Where do I send the W-8BEN-E?

In the agency's words: “Give this form to the withholding agent or payer. Do not send to the IRS.” (printed on the form) Read the agency's instructions at https://www.irs.gov/instructions/iw8bene.

What do I put in each box of the W-8BEN-E?

We do not tell you what to enter. The agency's own instructions explain each line: https://www.irs.gov/instructions/iw8bene.

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