Certification Applications for Russia

Russia requires specific wording on the Form 6166, Certification of U.S. Residency, as valid proof of U.S. residence.

The U.S. Competent Authority has agreed to Russia's specific language. Russian certification requires the use of the paragraphs specifically established for Russia. The U.S. Residency Certification for Russia must state that the applicant is: "A resident of the United States of America in the sense of the Double Tax Treaty between the Russian Federation and the United States of America."

When all the certification requirements have been met, issue certification.