Common use of Form W-8ECI Clause in Contracts

Form W-8ECI. (Income Effectively Connected to a U.S. Trade or Business), or c.) Form W-8EXP (Certificate of Foreign Government or Governmental Agency). Legal documentation evidencing the formation of your institution in a jurisdiction outside of the United States must also be provided with the appropriate tax form. Failure to provide such legal documentation may subject your institution to U.S. tax withholding. A U.S. taxpayer identification number is required for any institution submitting Form W-8ECI. For certain institutions claiming the benefits of a tax treaty on the W-8BEN-E, either a U.S. taxpayer identification number or foreign identification number is required. Please refer to the instructions when completing the form applicable to your institution.