1. Read the form's instructions carefully.

2. Complete all applicable lines or boxes.

3. Do not abbreviate the name of your home country.

4. Do not use a post office box or in-care-of address where indicated on the form.

5. To claim treaty benefits, enter your U.S. taxpayer identification number (line 8).

6. Please include your foreign tax identification number (line 8b).

7. Read the certification statement above the signature line carefully.

8. Sign and date the form and include your title where indicated.

9. Specific Form W-8BEN-E suggestions:
 

• On page 1, line 5, please check the box that applies to your company. The most common ones are:

              a. Active NFFE (non-financial foreign entity). See page 7, line 39 for a definition.
              b. Publicly traded NFFE or NFFE affiliate of a publicly traded corporation. See page 7, line 37 for a definition.
              c. Nonprofit organization. See page 7, line 36 for a definition.
 

 

• Once you have checked the Line 5 box that applies to your company, please also complete the part number that applies to that selection. For example, if you check the box "Active NFFE" on line 5, you will need to also complete line 39 in Part XXV on page 7.
• On page 8, complete Part XXIX Certification. This section will need to ne completed by the beneficial owner or an individual authorized to sign for the beneficial owner. Please also legibly print your name, fill in the date and check the box certifying that you have the capacity to sign the form.

10. Specific Form W-8ECI suggestions:
 

• Remember that foreign vendors submitting this form must file a U.S. income tax return and pay U.S. income tax on all U.S.-sourced income.
• On line 11, describe the type of income you expect to receive from Shaw.