How to fill W-8BEN form India

To fill the W-8BEN form as an individual in India, start by downloading the latest version from the IRS website. Enter your legal name, country of citizenship (India), and permanent residence address. In Part II, claim tax treaty benefits by entering India as your country and referencing Article 12 or the relevant article for your income type under the India-US tax treaty. Provide your Indian PAN in the foreign tax identifying number field, sign, and date the form. If you're filing W-8BEN to receive payments from US clients, submit the completed form to your client or payment platform.

Once your W-8BEN is approved, you can receive payments through platforms like Skydo, an RBI-authorised cross-border payments solution that helps Indian freelancers collect international earnings quickly and cost-effectively. Skydo simplifies the process of converting and transferring your foreign income directly to your Indian bank account with transparent pricing and regulatory compliance.