REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETING FORMS: FOREIGN INDIVIDUALS

IRS Form W-8BEN

Lines 1, 3, and 4 must be completed. If any of those lines are incomplete, a new form is required with those lines completed.
If a mailing address is present and outside the country in the permanent address or if a U.S. address is listed on the form, Wachovia is required to obtain one of the following: Passport, Government Issued I.D., Monthly Bill, or other documents to show residency.
The W-8BEN must be signed, dated, and the Capacity in which acting line may be left blank if you are the beneficial owner of the income. If you are signing on behalf of the beneficial owner, please provide documents supporting your capacity (e.g. Power of Attorney).

IRS Form W-8ECI

Lines 1, 3 – 6, and 9 must be completed.
In order to receive exemption from withholding on income, the form must include a mailing address in the U.S., U.S. taxpayer identification number, and the type of income for which you are claiming the exemption (e.g. portfolio interest, U.S. source dividends, fixed or determinable annual or periodic, etc.).
The W-8ECI must be signed, dated, and the Capacity in which acting line may be left blank if you are the beneficial owner of the income. If you are signing on behalf of the beneficial owner, please provide documents supporting your capacity (e.g. Power of Attorney).

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