Fill US Tax Forms Online — Auto-filled & Signed PDF (W-8BEN, W-8BEN-E & W-9)

Yes. They’re the same IRS form for non-US individuals. The official style is “W-8BEN”.

The W-8BEN form is an official US tax form used by non-US individuals to claim tax treaty benefits and reduce withholding tax on income from US sources.

To fill the W-8BEN US tax form, you need: your legal name, citizenship, country of residence, and a Foreign TIN if required. Also include the applicable tax treaty article and rate. Finally, sign and date the form before submission.

Yes. We apply your e-signature and date to the official PDF. Digital signing is widely accepted as valid.

Non-US individuals use W-8BEN. US persons use W-9. If you’re not sure, see our guide for edge cases.

The W-8BEN US tax form is valid for up to 3 years, unless your residency or treaty status changes earlier.

If you don’t submit the W-8BEN tax form, US companies may apply the default 30% withholding tax on your payments.

Form W-8BEN-E is the entity version of the W-8 series. Non-US companies, partnerships, trusts, and disregarded entities use it to certify their foreign status, Chapter 3 withholding category, and FATCA classification.

• Line 1: Legal name of the organization (match formation records)
• Lines 4–5: Select the correct Chapter 3 status and FATCA status
• Lines 6–8: Registered address and optional mailing address
• Lines 9a–9c: GIIN / Foreign TIN and whether the FTIN is legally required
• Part III: Treaty article, rate, and Limitation on Benefits (if claiming reductions)
• Part XXX: Authorized representative signs and dates the form

IRS Form W-9 collects the legal name, federal tax classification, and taxpayer identification number (SSN or EIN) of a US person or entity. Requesters use it to issue 1099, 1098, and other information returns.

• Line 1: Name that matches the TIN
• Line 3: Federal tax classification (individual, C/S corporation, partnership, trust/estate, LLC, other)
• Line 4: Exempt payee and FATCA exemption codes, when applicable
• Lines 5–6: Mailing address where tax forms should be sent
• Part I: SSN or EIN matching line 1
• Part II: Signature certifying the TIN, backup withholding status, and US person status

W-8BEN-E is for non-US entities or businesses. W-9 is for US persons or entities. Each form requires taxpayer identification, residency, and a signed certification.