AIA wanting me to sign w9. Why?

[steelepulse]

I don't particularly see the need nor reason to have me sign a w9 form as AIA Thailand is it's own company, even if it is under the umbrella of AIA US. What is the purpose and reasoning for this?

[JoePai]

And what is a W9 form ?

[iancnx]

AIA .... Good luck with that!

[Tywais]

And what is a W9 form ?

Request for taxpayer identification number and certification. Ok, had to look it up. Does seem odd though.

[bino]

If you're not a US citizen, then refuse to sign and tell them that it has nothing to do with you.

If you are a US citizen, I'd try to resist as much as possible because you just know that Uncle Sam is somehow going to bite you in the ass over it one day.

[steelepulse]

I never had to sign such a form in years past, and see no reason to do so now.

[elektrified]

Thailand is now trying to get as as many USA citizens to sign U.S. tax forms as possible. Obviously pressure from you know who...

A year or so ago I was visiting my broker's office and she pulled out a U.S. tax form and said her Manager in Bangkok wants me to sign it. I reminded her that I don't own any U.S. shares, refused to sign it and she said "Oh yes of course, must be a mistake". Never heard another word about it.