Substitute Form W-8BEN 1 (PDF)
Substitute Form W-8BEN 2 (PDF)
A Form W-8BEN is to be completed by account holders that are non U.S. citizens and non-resident aliens. Failure to submit this form will result in maximum IRS-mandated tax withholding. Please note: A new Form W-8BEN must be completed every three calendar years and each time you change your address. If you provide a Form W-8BEN and you have a U.S. address/indicia, you will also need to complete the Letter of Explanation (pages 3 and 4).
Substitute Form W-9 (PDF)
A form W-9 is generally completed by account holders that are U.S. citizens, including resident aliens. Failure to submit this form will result in maximum IRS - mandated tax withholding.
Letter of Authorization to Transfer Assets by Wire (USD) to a U.S. Bank/Financial Institution (MS Word)
This form authorizes Morgan Stanley to transfer U.S. dollars generated from the exercise and sell of your stock options in your stock plan account to another account or financial institution in the form of a wire transfer as specified by you. This is a standing instruction that does not expire. These instructions will remain in place until modified or restricted by you. The funds will not be wired automatically unless instructed at the time of the trade. This form is not valid for transfer of funds other than U.S. dollars resulting from proceeds converted by Worldlink.
IMPORTANT: Please note that this form is ONLY to be used for transfer from stock plan accounts, transfers from a Morgan Stanley Access Direct account require a different form. CRC 3380245 (12/2020)
Letter of Authorization to Transfer Assets by Wire (USD) to a Non-U.S. Bank/Financial Institution (MS Word)
Title Change Form (PDF, MS Word)
Please Note: Once you finish updating your title on file, you will also need to re-certify your tax status by completing a new W-8BEN or W-9 that includes your new title. Please see the Tax Certification section of this web page.
Change of Address Form (MS Word)
A paper form is ONLY required for joint accounts. If you have a joint account, please complete the form and fax to the number listed on the form. Single account holders may contact our Service Center at the telephone number located on your statements.
Please Note: Once you finish updating your address on file, you will also need to re-certify your tax status by completing a new W-8BEN or W-9 that includes your new address. Please see the Tax Certification section of this web page.
Request for Certificate (PDF, MS Word)
The Direct Registration System (DRS) is a free alternative to stock certificates that registers your shares directly on the books of the company transfer agent without the need for a physical certificate to prove ownership. You do not receive a physical certificate, but instead receive a statement of ownership and periodic account statements (at least yearly). Dividend or interest payments, proxy materials, annual reports, and other pertinent materials are mailed to you from the issuer or transfer agent. Please ensure the DRS Transfer Form is completely filled out. Missing information will delay processing the DRS transfer. You should check with a Morgan Stanley Service Professional to verify if your company offers this method and the desired currency before submitting this form.
NOTE: Transfers through the Automated Customer Account Transfer Service (ACATs) are not available.
