I don't live in the United states, why am I required to submit an W-8BEN?

I don't live in the United states, why am I required to submit an W-8BEN?

I don't live in the United states, why am I required to submit an W-8BEN?


ZOO requires this form to show whether the income is taxed under the US system or not.

Failure to provide a correctly completed copy of the W-8BEN form may result in us being required to withhold tax at 30%