<aside> 📌

If you are not a U.S. Person meaning you’re not a U.S. citizen, green card holder, or tax resident, you’ll need to fill out Form W-8BEN to receive payments. This form helps reduce or eliminate U.S. tax withholding, based on your country’s tax treaty with the U.S.

</aside>

📝 Step 1: Start the form

• In the Tax Form section of the Widget, click “Complete a Tax Form” button.
• If you already started one, click the pencil icon to continue.

🌍 Step 2: Select your tax status

• You’ll see a screen asking if you’re a U.S. Person. If you’re not, select “I am not a U.S. Person”.
• If you’re getting paid as a person (not a company), choose “I am an individual” and click “Continue”.

🌍 Step 3: Certify that you are a Non-U.S. person

• At this step, you’re asked to confirm that you are not a U.S. citizen or tax resident, and that the services you provide are performed outside of the U.S..
• What to check:
  • ✅ Check the first box to certify that you are not a U.S citizen.
  • ⦿ Select “I provide services exclusively from outside of the United States”.
• Type your full name in the certification box below, and click “Certify” button.

🙋‍♀️ Step 4: Enter your personal information