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Quick answers about our W-8BEN review: turnaround, ITIN/TIN questions, secure submission, platform-specific tax profiles, and what we can (and can't) do.

NOTE: We provide consistency review + completion help only. No tax/legal advice. No guarantees.

Is this legal?

Yes. We provide form completion assistance and review only. We do not provide tax or legal advice.

Do you submit the form for me?

No. You submit the form yourself to the requesting platform (Stripe, Amazon, AdSense, etc.).

How long does it take?

Depends on your service level — from same day (Priority) to 1–2 business days.

Do I need an ITIN (or other US TIN)?

Not always — but it can become a blocker depending on payer rules and whether you're trying to claim certain treaty-related handling in their portal.

If you don't have a TIN, our review will do two things: (1) flag where the platform/payer is likely to reject a treaty claim without one, and (2) show the "decision points" you can confirm with the payer or a tax professional (without telling you what to choose).

In plain English: no TIN sometimes still works — but sometimes triggers default withholding or a re-submit loop. We'll flag the risk clearly.

How do I send my form securely?

After checkout, you'll get instructions for secure submission. You can submit a PDF or the exact values you entered in the platform portal.

Do not send SSNs. If you're unsure about an ID number, redact it and we'll tell you if the blank creates a validation risk.

Can you review platform-specific versions (Stripe / AdSense / Amazon, etc.)?

Yes. Many platforms collect W-8BEN through their own "tax profile" UI. We review what you're submitting in that system for completeness + internal consistency + common rejection triggers.

We don't submit anything on your behalf — we give you a clean correction checklist.

Is this an automated review?

No. Each submission is reviewed by a human. Structured tools may be used to assist with consistency checks, but final review decisions are made manually.

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