U.S.A.: New Form W-8BEN-E to be used as of 1 January 2017
As published in our Taxflash T16014, dated 20 April 2016, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a revised version of Form W-8BEN-E.
Further to the IRS announcement confirming that the use of the new version of the W8BEN-E would be mandatory as of 1 January 2017, Clearstream Banking1 wishes to advise customers that:
- Any February 2014 revision of Form W-8BEN-E received after 31 December 2016 will be rejected by Clearstream; and
- Any February 2014 revision of Form W-8BEN-E that was recorded as valid before the 31 December 2016, remains valid until its validity expires or until there is a change in circumstances.
We continue to monitor the market and will provide more information as it becomes available.
Further information
For further information, please contact the Clearstream Banking Tax Help Desk, Clearstream Banking Client Services or your Relationship Officer.