A financial institution (FI) or a Direct Reporting non-financial foreign entities (NFFE) use this form to register itself and its branches as
- A participating foreign financial institution (PFFI).
- A registered deemed-compliant foreign financial institution (RDCFFI).
- A limited foreign financial institution (Limited FFI), a limited branch (Limited Branch).
- A sponsoring entity (Sponsoring Entity).
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Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act
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Notice 2014-33, Further Guidance on the Implementation of FATCA and Related Withholding Provisions
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