Non-US individual hosts file W8-BEN to certify foreign status. This exempts you from US tax withholding on US-source income.
What you need
Full legal name and country of citizenship.
Permanent residence address (must be outside the US).
Tax ID in your country (if applicable).
Treaty claim if your country has a tax treaty with the US.
Submit a W8-BEN
Open Taxes.
Pick
W8-BEN — non-US individual
.
Fill in fields.
Sign electronically.
Submit.
Validity
W8-BEN is valid for 3 years. We email you when it's time to refile.