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    Apr 18, 2007, 09:34 AM
    Wait form
    What exactly is a wait form and does it enable the government of the country of residence to withhold taxes? Thanks!
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    Apr 23, 2007, 02:41 PM
    The W-8 is a request for information from a foreign person to whom you will be making a payment of some type. It is used to justify NOT withholding amounts of money for tax purposes.
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