Complete Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E (for non-U.S. talent)

Last updated: April 15, 2026

If you’re a talent outside the United States, you’ll need to complete an IRS W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E form before you can withdraw earnings on Lifted. This helps confirm your tax status and prevents unnecessary U.S. tax withholding.

Complete Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E (for non-U.S. talent)

Who Needs to Complete This Form

Non-U.S. individuals: Complete the W-8BEN form.
Non-U.S. companies or organizations: Complete the W-8BEN-E form.
U.S. persons or entities: Complete a W-9 form instead.

You’ll be prompted to fill out the correct form when setting up your payment information in Lifted.

Why the IRS Requires This

The IRS uses W-8BEN and W-8BEN-E forms to confirm you aren’t subject to U.S. tax on your Lifted earnings. Without a valid form on file, we’re required to withhold up to 30% of your future payments and send them to the IRS. You can’t withdraw earnings until your form is submitted and accepted.

How to Complete the W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E in Lifted

Go to your account settings
Open Settings and select Tax Forms
Find the tax information section
Click Tax information to start the process.
Enter your tax residence details
- Add your current tax address (must be outside the U.S.).
- Keep this address updated if you move.
Provide taxpayer identification
- Confirm your status as a non-U.S. person.
- Enter your legal name and date of birth (individuals) or company name and incorporation country (businesses).
- Select your federal tax classification: individual, corporation, partnership, or other entity.
Enter your tax identification number (TIN)
- This is your country’s tax ID number. It may be called something different, such as PAN (India) or a national ID number.
- If you don’t have a TIN, check with your local tax authority for instructions.
Review and certify your information
- Read the tax certification, statement of source, and unchanged status statements.
- Electronically sign with your legal name. The signing date will autofill.
- Check the confirmation box and submit.

Once you’ve completed each required section, you’ll see a “Completed” label. You can withdraw funds as soon as your form is marked as complete.

What if I have a Unique Entity Type?

If you aren’t an individual, corporation, or partnership,

Choose “Other entity type or claiming treaty benefits” for your tax classification.
Follow the on-screen instructions to upload the completed IRS form directly to our team. This will take up to 5 days to review.

Updating or Renewing Your Tax Form

Tax forms need to be refreshed every three years or if your details change (such as your tax residence or legal name).
To update, return to Settings > Taxes , select the pencil icon, edit your details, and re-sign the form.
We’ll prompt you when it’s time to renew.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know my W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E is complete?

You’ll see a “Completed” status for each section in Tax information. Once all sections are complete, you’re all set. If anything’s missing, you’ll see a “Not completed” label and can update details by clicking the pencil icon.

What if I don’t have a TIN?

Double-check: your country may call this number something else.
If you still don’t have a TIN, contact your local tax authority for how to get one. You can find more details here.

What’s a statement of source?

This confirms your work and earnings come from outside the U.S. It’s part of the IRS requirement for non-U.S. talent.

My tax residence changed. Which country should I list?

List your current country of residence and enter the TIN from where you live now.

Why are you asking me to update my form again?

We’re required to keep your tax information up to date. We may ask you to refresh your form every three years, or if your details change.

Disclaimer

This article is for general information only and isn’t tax advice. Requirements may change. For specific questions about your tax obligations, consult your local tax authority or a qualified advisor.