US Corp Owned By Canadian Individuals: W-8BEN?

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Question:

We have a new business that wants to open an account. The business is a US corporation but it is owned by Canadian individuals. All the paperwork is here for being able to conduct business in the states. My question is when I do the paperwork for the individual owners, do I need to make sure they sign a W-8BEN too?

Answer:

Not under IRS rules. Your relationship is with the business which should compete a W-8BEN-E.