W-8BEN

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Hi,I got a project invitation and I need to know how can I withdraw the money paid by client? In settings, it says to add W-8BEN number and I don't have a number like this yet. How can I get it?.Thanks.

[AveryO · Accepted solution]

Hi Induni, 

The Form W-8BEN is a form used to confirm you’re not a U.S. taxpayer and that Upwork is not required to withhold taxes from your earnings. For record-keeping purposes, Upwork requires a Form W-8BEN for all non-U.S. taxpayers paid on Upwork. Once you file your Form W-8BEN, the system will activate your eligibility to access funds immediately.

Plese type-in your legal name, and address that matches the details on your Upwork account. You may read more about it here.