The W-8BEN form shows that the US securities market is almost open to people all over the world. In order to reward investment, the Capital Gain obtained by investors who meet the status of foreigners from buying and selling securities is exempt from withholding US income tax.

If you are not a resident of the United States, please fill out the W-8BEN form provided by the IRS when opening an account, so as to enjoy the tax-free preferential treatment.

However, cash Dividends received by foreign investors are still subject to US government income tax.

Please send the W8BEN form to CBN instead of IRS.

W-8BEN is a form issued by a U.S. government unit, which must be completed in English block letters. The Chinese version provided by CBN is for reference only.

This form can't be faxed or scanned. Please mail the original to First Financial Management.

Please note:? American citizens and permanent residents with green cards should not use W-8BEN, please use W-9.

For foreigners living in the United States who meet the income tax declaration obligations defined by the IRS, please use W-9 instead of W-8BEN.

Foreigners who have actually lived in the United States for more than 183 days in the current year should not use W-8BEN.

Except for F, J, M and Q visa holders, please indicate the visa category on the form.