A W-8 form from the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allows non-US individuals and businesses to confirm they are not a US taxpayer. There are different variations to the W-8 form, each of which serves a different purpose. When you opt to complete a W-8 form via Stripe Express, a suggested form will be selected and pre-filled for you based on the information you have already provided about your business.
If you are not a US taxpayer and do not have a distinct US entity (with Employer Identification Number) for your business, a W-8 form may be the correct form choice for your business. We strongly recommend confirming this choice with your tax advisor before finalizing your decision.
This article is neither legal advice nor tax advice. We recommend that you speak to your tax advisor with any questions or concerns around tax reporting.