Non-U.S. Residents: Required Tax Information for Rakuten Applications

If you are not a U.S. resident you can still register and apply to become an affiliate on our program. When filling out the Rakuten application form, however, you will need to follow the instructions detailed below: 

1. Choose your Country
2. Choose your Legal Entity Type - Individual
3. Please leave blank "Social Security Number"
4. In the Tax Form, please select "Form W-8BEN"
5. In the field "I am liable for U.S. taxes" select "no"
6. Please check the box next to the field "I am exempt from backup withholding"

Payment Threshold is $50.

Signature: Your First and Last Name.

Please note that these instructions are to be followed by non-US residents only.