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What is a W-8BEN form?

A W-8BEN - sometimes referred to as a certificate of foreign status - is a requirement to buy US stocks. It’s a declaration that you are not a US tax-paying resident.
You’ll come across this during the onboarding process when we’re setting up your account.
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