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Andrius G Community Member

W-8BEN form

In order to withdraw funds, I need to fill out a W-8BEN form. This includes entering a company name. Does this mean I have to have a business certificate with a legal name? If I get an individual activity certificate (which for my type of work is most appropriate), I don't get to have any legal company name. Has anyone got any reccomendations as to what I should do? Any other Lithuanians maybe?
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Goran V Retired Team Member

Hi Andrius,

 

You can also add your full legal name and submit your W-8BEN form. If you have any additional questions or need help with something, let me know. Thank you.

~ Goran
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Goran V Retired Team Member

Hi Andrius,

 

You can also add your full legal name and submit your W-8BEN form. If you have any additional questions or need help with something, let me know. Thank you.

~ Goran
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Mostafa A Community Member

Hi Goran,

 

Does legal name mean my name in my government identification, like my passport?

Do I need to add my legal address too?

I'm from Egypt.

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Aleksandar D Community Manager

Hi Mostafa,

 

You can use your own legal name and address as it appears in your passport or other official documents to complete the W-8BEN, which purpose is to confirm you're not a US taxpayer.

 

Thank you.

~ Aleksandar
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