Instructions for Form W-8BEN-E›! income tax treaty entered into force after

Part IV – Sponsored FFI

1021 Inst W-8BEN-E (PDF) · 2026-10-03 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · United States

Line 16. If you are a sponsored FFI described in Regulations section 1.1471-5(f)(1)(i)(F), enter the name of the sponsoring entity that has agreed to fulfill the due diligence, reporting, and withholding obligations (as applicable) on behalf of the sponsored FFI identified on line 1. You must provide your GIIN on line 9.

Line 17. You must check the applicable box to certify that you are either a sponsored investment entity or sponsored controlled foreign corporation (within the meaning of section 957(a)) and that you satisfy the other relevant requirements for this status.

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