I just left them blank

I have just been sent an email from fotolia saying that my W-8BEN form only last 3 years and I have to resubmit it to the Tax Centre. I have had a search around and am not sure what to do as before all the W-8BEN forms were sent back to each individual agencies. Has anyone else come across this?

hi guys, this tax form thing on SS is mind boggling, and hoping you could help me out.

Stuck on sections 6, 7 and 8, to do with -

6. U.S. Taxpayer Identification Number ssn, itin, or ein
7.  Foreign tax identifying number, if any (optional)
8.. Reference number(s) (optional)

anyway not entirely sure on these parts, basically im just your average guy from the united kingdom with an average day job and doing this on the side for a bit of extra money.

Thanks in advance for any advice

I'm a resident of NL but it makes no difference if you are resident in UK. I filled in the form as follows:

1. Name of individual or organization that is the beneficial owner.........Fill in full name


2. Country of corporation or organization..............Fill in 'N/A'

3. Type of beneficial owner:..............Check 'Indivividual' and leave all other options unchecked

4. Permanent residence address (street, apt. or suite no., or rural route). Do not use a P.O. box or in-care-of address.....Fill in required address details


Parts 5,6,7&8....... leave bank

9. I certify that (check all that apply):........ Check a. only and fill in your country. Leave all other options unchecked.

10 &11 Ignore

Go to end of form and sign it/date it or whatever is required.

That's it, assuming that you are a private individual/self-employed.