• Introduction to GlobeTax and Foreign Withholding Tax
  • Client Onboarding Requirements: General
  • Client Onboarding Requirements: Entity Types
  • Client Onboarding Requirements: Legal Considerations
  • Client Onboarding Requirements: Technical Documentation
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  • Sample Documents & Common Market Practices
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  • Client Onboarding Requirements: Technical Documentation
    • Why is Form 8802 necessary? Can the W-9 suffice?
    • I’m not sure how to complete sections 4 and 5 on Form 8802.
    • If I file my IRS Tax Return jointly with my spouse, should I enter my spouse’s information on the 8802? Are they required to sign?
    • How often do these documents (Form 8802 and POAs) need to be updated?
    • Two individuals are named on the account. Do they both need to sign the documents? If so, must both signatures be notarized?
    • Why do I need to provide the IRA 5305 Form?
    • What is the German questionnaire? Is it required if the client does not hold German securities?
    • What is the Swiss questionnaire? Is it required if the client does not hold Swiss securities?
    • What is the Japanese questionnaire? Is it required if the client does not hold Japanese securities?
    • What is a Governmental Letter? Does it suffice as a formation document for governmental entities?
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If I file my IRS Tax Return jointly with my spouse, should I enter my spouse’s information on the 8802? Are they required to sign?

Spousal information and signature is only required if the account is held jointly.

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