Use Form W9 to provide your correct Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) to the person who is required to file an information return with the IRS. Give Form W8 BEN to the withholding agent or payer if you are a foreign person and you are the beneficial owner of an amount subject to withholding.You must give Form W8 ECI to the withholding agent or payer if you are a foreign person and you are the beneficial owner of US source income. Taxpayers who live or work in a foreign country for at least a year may not have to pay federal tax on the income they earn outside the United States. Foreign vendors do not complete the Substitute Form W-9; foreign persons or entities must submit one of five available forms. If you receive certain types of income, you must provide Form W8 EXP to: Establish that you are not a U.S. person. If you have questions completing this side of the form, please call: (612) 348-3181. 1) Company type - check one: ☐ Publicly held company. 1. Generally, Form W-9 is used to gather information from U.S. persons and businesses.