For Corporates

An entity that is disregarded as separate from a natural person for U.S. federal income tax purposes and for which its investment in Stapled Securities is not effectively connected with its or its sole-owner’s conduct of a trade or business in the U.S.

A Stapled Securityholder who is a corporate investor must submit a completed Form W-8BEN-E and U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate, in order to be considered for certain exemption of applicable withholding tax applied to distributions made by Eagle HT to Stapled Securityholders.

Corporate Stapled Securityholders

  1. Form W-8BEN-E
  2. Distribution Election Notice (Form A)
  3. U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate (Form B)
  4. Instructions for Form W-8BEN-E

How to file for tax exemption:

  • Step 1: Fill up relevant U.S. tax forms
  • Step 2: For assistance, please refer to sample form or email enquiry@eagleht.com
  • Step 3: Mail forms to Stapled Security Registrar before the time stipulated by Stapled Security Registrar

Stapled Security Registrar

Boardroom Corporate & Advisory Services Pte. Ltd.
50 Raffles Place #32-01
Singapore Land Tower
Singapore 048623

It is important for Stapled Securityholders to comply with the abovementioned documentation requirements or they will be subject to U.S. withholding tax under the IRC, including under FATCA. For further details on the documentation required for U.S. tax exemption, Stapled Securityholders can also refer to Appendix I in the prospectus of Eagle Hospitality Trust, dated 16 May 2019 and registered by the Monetary Authority of Singapore on 16 May 2019.

Support

Stapled Securityholders who have any questions or require assistance in completing the required forms can contact Eagle Hospitality Trust at +65 6653 4434 or enquiry@eagleht.com.

Stapled Securityholders may also refer to the Investor Pack1 which contains relevant instructions/ sample to guide Stapled Securityholders in completing the required forms.

1 The sample information provided in the Investor Pack is to assist Stapled Securityholders in completing the forms and does not constitute legal, financial or tax advice. Stapled Securityholders should seek independent professional advice in respect of their specific circumstances.