How do you complete Aw 8BEN E form for Australian company?
James Craig
Published Feb 26, 2026
How to complete the W-8BEN-E Form for Australian Companies
- Get the W-8BEN-E form. You can download the W-8BEN-E from the IRS website.
- Complete Part I. Question 1.
- Complete Part III. Question 14a.
- Complete Part XXV. Question 39.
- Complete Part XXX. Sign the form, print your name, and write the date with dashes.
- Scan.
Who should fill out form W-8BEN-E?
The W-8BEN-E is a form from the United State’s tax collection agency, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). All foreign (non-U.S.) businesses that are receiving payment from an American company must fill out the W-8BEN-E form.
What do you need to know about the W-8BEN-E form?
All foreign (non-U.S.) businesses that are receiving payment from an American company must fill out the W-8BEN-E. The W-8BEN-E is used to prove that the company providing the services is indeed a foreign entity. The W-8BEN-E is a new form that came about thanks to the The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).
What to put on a W-8BEN for a disregarded entity?
If you are a disregarded entity, enter the name of the entity that owns the disregarded entity. Address (State, City, Address, Address 2, Zip) — For Address, include the building number and street name (e.g., “42 Wallaby Way”). For Address 2, include the apartment, suite, unit, building, or floor number.
When do I need to fill out a W-8 form?
If you trade with a customer in the US, you may be asked to complete a W-8 form before your customer will arrange payment of your invoice. This article looks at the W-8 form in more detail and considers how a micro business would fill the W-8 form in. What is a W-8 Form?
What do you put in address 2 on W-8BEN?
For Address 2, include the apartment, suite, unit, building, or floor number. This address is not required to match the address entered earlier in this form on the “Address” tab. U.S. Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) — For individuals with a social security number (SSN), the TIN is that SSN.