To complete a W-8BEN form, a Filipino contractor should provide the following information in each field:

Part I: Identification of Beneficial Owner

1. Name: The contractor's full name, as it appears on their passport or other government-issued identification.
2. Country of citizenship: The country where the contractor is a citizen.
3. Permanent residence address: The contractor's permanent address in the Philippines.
4. Mailing address: The contractor's mailing address, if different from their permanent address.
5. U.S. taxpayer identification number (TIN): The contractor should leave this field blank if they do not have a U.S. TIN.
6. Foreign tax identifying number (FTIN): The contractor should provide their Philippine Tax Identification Number (TIN) in this field.
7. Reference number(s): The contractor should leave this field blank unless they have been assigned a reference number by the IRS or other tax authority.



Part II: Claim of Tax Treaty Benefits

8. Country of residence for tax purposes: The Philippines.
9. Special rates and conditions: The contractor should indicate whether they are claiming a reduced rate of withholding tax under a tax treaty between the U.S. and the Philippines.



Part III: Certification

10. Signature: The contractor should sign and date the form.

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