Overseas Resident Trading Account Application Pack

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1 Overseas Resident Trading Account Application Pack Thank you for choosing to open a Computershare Trading Account. Should you have any queries about completing your account application, please contact our Client Services on +44 (0) Completing your Application There are four separate forms in this pack, the instructions below advise you which forms you should complete and return to us. 1. Overseas Resident Trading Account Application Form ALL applicants must complete the 3 page form. 2. Confirmation of Verification of Identity To be completed and verified by an EU Regulated Financial Services Firm. 3. W-8BEN Form Only complete this form if you wish to trade in US Securities. Before completing your application, please ensure you have read our Terms of Service, available to download from Please then print off the forms that are relevant to you, and ensure they are signed, verified and completed in full before returning them to us at: Computershare Complex Processing Team Exchange Court Duncombe Street Leeds LS1 4AX UK Computershare Brokerage Services provided by TD Direct Investing (Europe) Limited (a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank). Incorporated in England and Wales under registration number Registered offi ce: Exchange Court, Duncombe Street, Leeds, LS1 4AX, United Kingdom. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, 25 The North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5HS, United Kingdom (Financial Services Register Firm Reference Number ), member of the London Stock Exchange and the ICAP Securities and Derivatives Exchange. VAT Registration No For the purposes of the brokerage services, any contract is between you and TD Direct Investing. Banking Services provided by TD Bank N.V. Incorporated in the Netherlands and registered as a branch in England and Wales under branch registration number BR Authorised by the Dutch Central Bank (De Nederlandsche Bank DNB Institution Number 481) and subject to limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority (Financial Services Register Firm Reference Number ). Details about the extent of our regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority are available from us on request.

2 Overseas Resident Trading Application Form If your permanent residential address is outside the UK, please use this form and the relevant Verification of Identity form to apply for a Trading Account. How to complete this form: All sections of the application form are mandatory - any missing information will slow down your application. Please use BLOCK CAPITALS. If you wish to trade in US incorporated stock now or in the future please complete the enclosed W8 form for your account. Please do not send any cheques with your initial application. We are unable to process the cheques until the account is fully operational, we will confirm this in writing. Please ensure you provide a live valid address when you have selected any correspondence to be sent via . Please ensure you read and understand the Computershare Sharedealing Service Client Terms of Service and Rates & Charges available on our website Please complete and return this form and the relevant Verification of Identity form and endorsed copies of proof of identity and address documentation (please see section 3), Note the Verification of Identity form must be completed by a Regulated Financial Intermediary. Should you require any help completing this form, please do not hesitate to call us on +44 (0) If you are an existing Computershare customer, please enter your Customer Account Number here: All details on this application and accompanying identification documents (such as a Bank statement or Utility bill) must be in English. If these are not in English you must include a verified translation. This must be certified by a regulated individual or entity. Return your completed form(s) to Computershare, Complex Processing Team, Exchange Court, Duncombe Street, Leeds LS1 4AX UK 1 About yourself First applicant details Title Forename Middle name(s) Surname Date of birth DD / MM / YYYY Mother s maiden name Home phone no. inc std Work phone no. inc std Mobile phone no. address Tax Identifi cation No.* *If this is not known, please complete the following Place (Town & Country) of birth Citizenship Nationality Country of residence Country of Taxation National Insurance No. (if applicable) For the applicant making the application First applicant address Joint applicant details Title Forename Middle name(s) Surname Date of birth DD / MM / YYYY Home phone no. inc std Work phone no. inc std Mobile phone no. address Tax Identifi cation No.* *If this is not known, please complete the following Place (Town & Country) of birth Citizenship Nationality Country of residence Country of Taxation National Insurance No. (if applicable) Please tick this box if you would like to receive news and information on other products and services offered by Computershare Investor Services Plc or other members of its Group of companies by or SMS. You may unsubscribe from this service at any time by contacting us on +44 (0) Joint applicant address

3 Residence Type Homeowner owned outright Residence Type Homeowner owned outright Homeowner subject to mortgage Homeowner subject to mortgage Tenant Living with relatives Tenant Living with relatives Time at current address Years Months Time at current address Years Months 2 Employment status (please tick as appropriate) First applicant Joint applicant Full time employment Homemaker Full time employment Homemaker Part time employment Unemployed Part time employment Unemployed Self employed Student Self employed Student Retired Armed Forces Retired Armed Forces All employment details must be completed, Full/Part time/self-employed, please ensure you complete the name and address section Student Please ensure you provide the name and address of the College/University you attend Occupation If Retired, please state previous occupation Occupation If Retired, please state previous occupation Employer s name Nature of Company s business Employer s name Nature of Company s business Employer s address Employer s address No. of years in current employment YY / MM No. of years in current employment YY / MM 3 Identification and Status Verification (ALL applicants to complete this section.) Documents Please submit with your application, the Verifi cation of Identity form which must be completed by a regulated EU or equivalent Financial Intermediary, for example your bank. Please note that the bank s sort code must be clearly visible when the documentation is stamped. The Intermediary must also copy and endorse the two forms of identifi cation, which you are required to submit, one of which must be your passport or driving licence (with photo). Please do not submit original identifi cation documentation. Sending these documents separately will delay your application. Bank/Building Society details First Applicant Bank/Building Society Bank/Building Society Joint Applicant Branch Account holder name Account number Sort code Branch Account holder name Account number Sort code

4 4 Setting up Your Account: Holding your shares electronically Nominee Service Your Trading Account will feature a Nominee Service, which means your shares will be held electronically. The Cash Management Service (CMS) Account is directly linked to your Trading Account, so as you trade, any related funds are automatically debited or credited to your account. Should you wish to access your account online call us on +44 (0) Your login password will be sent out via the Post. Please tick this box to receive account administration messages by post, alternatively they will be received electronically. Existing Share Holdings To transfer any existing certifi cated share holdings to your new account, please complete the details below. Once we have received this information, we will send the necessary transfer forms for you to check, sign and return to us with your share certifi cate(s). Please do not send any share certifi cates now. Continue on an additional sheet of paper if necessary. Name(s) as shown on the Name of stock and type (please enter full company name No. of shares No. of shares Original purchase share certificate eg. Marks & Spencer PLC, followed by the type of security eg. Ord 25p) to transfer on certificate price per share Note: The information entered here must be exactly the details on the share certifi cate(s) and the company s register. If the certifi cate holder s name is spelt incorrectly, please give the incorrect spelling. The owner of this Nominee Account must be the same holder of the share certifi cate(s) being transferred. 5 Funding your Account Please specify your preferred funding option from the list below. Stock transfer Stock deposit 6 About your Account (mandatory - do not leave blank) What is the purpose of the account? E.g. Trade shares / retirement savings What is the source of funds/wealth to be invested in the account? Note: if you are transferring shares into your account, please state the source e.g Employee Share Plan. How are the funds to be paid into the account e.g. Cheque, CHAPS? Note: If you are transferring shares only into your account,state Shares only. Do you intend to trade on a monthly basis? Yes / No If Yes, what is your anticipated volume per month? What value of deposits are anticipated (monthly)? What is the estimated value of the portfolio to be maintained? (State currency) Note: If you have transferred shares from an Employee Share Plan, please state the estimated value of your shares. 7 Declaration (please read and sign this section) To open a Computershare Investor Services Plc Trading Account all applicants must read and complete the relevant sections below. I/we confi rm that I/we have been given the opportunity to read and consider the Computershare Sharedealing Service Client Terms of Service that will form the contract between us and upon which Computershare intend to rely. For my own benefi t and protection I/we should read these terms carefully before starting to trade. I/we can ask for further information if we do not understand any point. I/we consent to the use of my/our personal information as set out in clause 20 of the Computershare Sharedealing Service Client Terms of Service. I/We understand that by submitting this form, I am/we are indicating my/our consent to receiving marketing information as set out in clause 20.2 of the Computershare Sharedealing Service Client Terms of Service unless I/we have indicated an objection to receiving such information by ticking the following box. First applicant Joint applicant (if applicable) I/We confi rm that I am/we are 18 years of age or over and agree that the information in this form is true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge and beliefs. I/We will undertake to notify you promptly of any changes to the details supplied. I/We confi rm that this Account is not to be used for or on behalf of anyone other than the applicant(s), without disclosure to Computershare. I/We confi rm that I/we am/are not a US citizen(s) or resident in the US for tax purposes. First applicant signature Joint applicant signature Date D D M M Y Y Y Y Date D D M M Y Y Y Y Computershare Brokerage Services provided by TD Direct Investing (Europe) Limited (a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank). Incorporated in England and Wales under registration number Registered offi ce: Exchange Court, Duncombe Street, Leeds, LS1 4AX, United Kingdom. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, 25 The North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5HS, United Kingdom (Financial Services Register Firm Reference Number ), member of the London Stock Exchange and the ICAP Securities and Derivatives Exchange. VAT Registration No For the purposes of the brokerage services, any contract is between you and TD Direct Investing. Banking Services provided by TD Bank N.V. Incorporated in the Netherlands and registered as a branch in England and Wales under branch registration number BR Authorised by the Dutch Central Bank (De Nederlandsche Bank DNB Institution Number 481) and subject to limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority (Financial Services Register Firm Reference Number ). Details about the extent of our regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority are available from us on request.

5 Verification of Identity What we need: In order to complete your application we will need to verify your identity and address. Please take this Verification of Identity form and the following documents to a Bank or Building Society who will be able to verify your identity and address for us. Please note each applicant will need to complete a separate Verification of Identity form. You will need: Your passport or photographic driving licence; and Bank statement (dated within the last 6 months showing your current address) If you cannot supply a Bank Statement we will only accept one of the following documents: Gas bill Electricity bill Water supply bill Home telephone bill (not mobile bills) Documents we do NOT accept include internet print-outs, Credit Card statements, mobile phone bills. An alternative recommendation is to take your documents to a Regulated Body e.g. Solicitor or an Accountant. You can also go to your nearest Post Office that offers an Identity checking service. Charges may apply for this service. How to complete: The applicant should complete Section 1. The verifying firm / regulated body should complete sections 2 and 3. The verifying firm / regulated body should take photocopies of the applicant s passport/driving licence and bank statement/bill. The verifying firm / regulated body should endorse (branch sort code stamp/regulated or official body stamp), sign and print their name on the photocopies of the passport and bank statement. These should be endorsed by the same person who completes sections 2 & 3. It is important to note that the firm/regulated body who completes sections 2 and 3 of this form is asked only to verify your identity and address. It does not ask them to confirm your financial standing or provide a recommendation on your suitability for an account. Next Steps: Please send the Verification of Identity form along with the signed and endorsed photocopies of your passport/driving licence and bank statement/bill to the following address. Computershare New Complex Account Applications Exchange Court Duncombe Street Leeds LS1 4AX Once we have received your Verification of Identity form and endorsed photocopies we will be able to process your application. If you are having difficulty supplying/completing any of the documentation, please call one of our Client Service Representatives on (Overseas ). All fields are mandatory unless indicated otherwise

6 Confirmation of Verification of Identity Private Individual Verified by an Regulated Financial services Firm / Regulated Body 1 Details of Individual (see explanatory notes in section 4 below) Title Forename Surname Current address Previous address if individual has changed address in the last three years Date of birth DD / MM / YYYY Tax identifi cation number or place of birth (town and country) 2 Confirmation (to be completed by a member of the verifying firm/body) I/we confirm that (a) the information in section 1 above was obtained by me/us in relation to the client; (b) the evidence we have obtained to verify the identity of the client meets the requirements of our national money laundering legislation that implements the EU/Non EU Money Laundering Directive, and any relevant authoritative guidance provided as best practice in relation to the type of business or transaction to which this confirmation relates; (c) where the underlying evidence taken in relation to the verification of the client s identity is held outside the UK, in the event of any enquiry from UK law enforcement agencies or regulators, copies of the relevant client records will be made available under court order or relevant mutual assistance procedure, to the extent that we are required under local law to retain these records. Name Position Signature Date D D M M Y Y Y Y 3 Details of Verifying Firm/Body Full name of regulated firm/body Regulated firm/body web address Jurisdiction Name of regulator/body Regulator/Body reference number Regulated Firm s/bodies Stamp If Applicable

7 4 Explanatory Notes (a) A separate confirmation must be completed for each client (e.g. joint holders, trustee cases and joint life cases). Where a third party is involved, e.g. a payer of contributions who is different from the client, the identity of that person must also be verified, and a confirmation provided. (b) This form cannot be used to verify the identity of any client that falls into one of the following categories: those who are exempt from verification as being an existing client of the introducing firm prior to the adoption of our national legislation that implements the EU/Non EU Money Laundering Directive; or those whose identity has not been verified by virtue of the application of a permitted exemption under the EU/Non EU Money Laundering Directive; Or those whose identity has been verified using the source of funds as evidence (c) This confirmation must carry an original signature, or electronic equivalent. Computershare Brokerage Services provided by TD Direct Investing (Europe) Limited (a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank). Incorporated in England and Wales under registration number Registered offi ce: Exchange Court, Duncombe Street, Leeds, LS1 4AX, United Kingdom. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, 25 The North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5HS, United Kingdom (Financial Services Register Firm Reference Number ), member of the London Stock Exchange and the ICAP Securities and Derivatives Exchange. VAT Registration No For the purposes of the brokerage services, any contract is between you and TD Direct Investing. Banking Services provided by TD Bank N.V. Incorporated in the Netherlands and registered as a branch in England and Wales under branch registration number BR Authorised by the Dutch Central Bank (De Nederlandsche Bank DNB Institution Number 481) and subject to limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority (Financial Services Register Firm Reference Number ). Details about the extent of our regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority are available from us on request.

8 Client Type - [[IND or JNT]] Internal Reference - [[Internal ref]] Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding > For use by Individuals only > Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code > For additional information on the completion of this form see the instructions > An original completed form must be returned to us (faxes are NOT acceptable) General Instructions This form may be completed only by or for a non resident alien individual. If you are a U.S. citizen or an alien resident in the United States for tax purposes, do not use this form. Instead use Form W-9. PART 1: IDENTIFICATION OF BENEFICIAL OWNER (see instructions) 1. Name of individual that is the beneficial owner 2. Country of incorporation or organization NOT APPLICABLE 3. Type of beneficial owner: X Individual Corporation Grantor trust Tax-exempt organization Complex trust Central bank of issue Simple trust Private foundation Disregarded entity Government Partnership Estate International Organization 4. Permanent residence address (street, apt or suite no.) DO NOT USE A P.O. BOX OR IN CARE OF ADDRESS City or town, state province (include postcode where appropriate) Country (do not abbreviate) 5. Mailing address (if different from your permanent residence) City or town, state or province (include postcode where appropriate) Country (do not abbreviate) 6. US Taxpayer Identifi cation No. if required (see instructions) 7. Foreign Tax No. 8. Account No. SSN or ITIN EIN PART 2: CLAIM OF TAX TREATY BENEFITS (if applicable) 9. I certify that (tick all that apply) a The benefi cial owner is a resident of within the meaning of the income tax treaty between the United States and that country b If required, the US taxpayer identifi cation number is stated on line 6 (see instructions) PART 3: CERTIFICATION Under the penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined the information on this form and to the best of my knowledge and belief it is true, correct, and complete. I further certify under penalties of perjury that: 1. I am the benefi cial owner (or am authorized to sign for the benefi cial owner) of all the income to which this form relates, 2. The benefi cial owner is not a US person 3. The income to which this form relates is (a) not effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States, (b) effectively connected but is not subject to tax under an income tax treaty, or (c) the partner s share of a partnership s effectively connected income, and 4. For broker transactions or barter exchanges, the benefi cial owner is an exempt foreign person as defi ned in the instructions Furthermore, I authorize this form to be provided to any withholding agent that has control, receipt, or custody of the income of which I am the benefi cial owner or any withholding agent that can disburse or make payments of the income of which I am the benefi cial owner. The Internal Revenue Service does not require your consent to any provisions of this document other than the certifications required to establish your status as a non-us person and, if applicable, obtain a reduced rate of withholding. PART 4: SIGNATURE Signature of benefi cial owner (or individual authorised to sign for benefi cial owner) Capacity in which signing (if not benefi cial owner) Date D D M M Y Y Y Y An original completed form must be returned (faxed copies are NOT acceptable) Form W-8 BEN (Substitute)

9 How to complete the Form W-8BEN Substitute Guidance applicable to: Individual Account Holders, Joint Account Holders (one each), ISA Account Holders. Why do I have to complete this form? If you wish to invest in US (United States) stocks and shares, you will need to complete a Form W-8BEN Substitute; this is appropriate for single / joint Trading Accounts and ISAs. As part of our obligations to the US Tax Authorities Internal Revenue Service (IRS) we are required to document all holders of US securities. Additionally, should you reside in a country that has a treaty with the US you may benefit from treaty relief in respect of dividend and interest payments. Below is an example of a typical UK Tax resident claiming treaty benefits, but how you complete the form will depend on your individual circumstances: 1 Full name of beneficial owner of income. 2 Full permanent residential address in the country where claim to be resident. 3 Residents of England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, should enter United Kingdom. PART 1: IDENTIFICATION OF BENEFICIAL OWNER (see instructions) 1. Name of individual that is the benefi cial owner 2. Country of incorporation or organization Mr John Barry Smith NOT APPLICABLE 3. Type of benefi cial owner: X Individual Corporation Grantor trust Tax-exempt organization Complex trust Central bank of issue Simple trust Private foundation Disregarded entity Government Partnership Estate International organization 4. Permanent residence address (street, apt or suite no.) DO NOT USE A P.O. BOX OR IN CARE OF ADDRESS 8 Exchange Court Duncombe Street City or town, state province (include postcode where appropriate) Leeds LS1 4AX Country (do not abbreviate) United Kingdom 5. Mailing address (if different from your permanent residence) City or town, state or province (include postcode where appropriate) Country (do not abbreviate) 4 Only enter a mailing address if this has previously been agreed. Residents of England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, should enter United Kingdom. 5 Input all Computershare account numbers. 6. US Taxpayer Identifi cation No. if required (see instructions) 7. Foreign Tax No. 8. Account No. SSN or ITIN EIN PART 2: CLAIM OF TAX TREATY BENEFITS (if applicable) 9. I certify that (tick all that apply) a The benefi cial owner is a resident of United Kingdom within the meaning of the income tax treaty between the United States and that country 6 b If required, the US taxpayer identifi cation number is stated on line 6 (see instructions) Tick box 9a and input country PART 3: CERTIFICATION of residence for tax purposes, Under the penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined the information on this form and to the best of my knowledge and belief it is true, as determined in the manner correct, and complete. I further certify under penalties of perjury that: required by the treaty. 1. I am the benefi cial owner (or am authorized to sign for the benefi cial owner) of all the income to which this form relates, Residents of England, Scotland, 2. The benefi cial owner is not a US person Wales or Northern Ireland, 3. should The income to which this form relates is (a) not effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States, (b) effectively connected but is enter United Kingdom. not subject to tax under an income tax treaty, or (c) the partner s share of a partnership s effectively connected income, and 4. For broker transactions or barter exchanges, the benefi cial owner is an exempt foreign person as defi ned in the instructions Furthermore, I authorize this form to be provided to any withholding agent that has control, receipt, or custody of the income of which I am the benefi cial owner or any withholding agent that can disburse or make payments of the income of which I am the benefi cial owner. The Internal Revenue Service does not require your consent to any provisions of this document other than the certifications required to establish your status as a non-us person and, if applicable, obtain a reduced rate of withholding. PART 4: SIGNATURE Signature of benefi cial owner (or individual authorised to sign for benefi cial owner) Capacity in which signing (if not benefi cial owner) JB Smith Date 0 D 1 D M0 5 M 2 Y 0 Y 1 Y 3Y An original completed form must be returned (faxed copies are NOT acceptable) 7 Form W-8 BEN (Substitute) Sign and date the form. Important Information: We cannot give tax advice and this guidance is not exhaustive, so you should also refer to the official guidance available at Use of correctional fluid or crossing out will result in your form being rejected. If you make a mistake please complete a new form. Incorrect Information on your form may result in incorrect treaty rates being applied. Should your circumstances change the ability to trade in US assets will be withdrawn until a new form W-8BEN has been fully completed. This guidance should only be used for individual, joint and ISA accounts. Where you hold a joint account, one form should be completed per individual. THE ACCOUNT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TRADE IN U.S. ASSETS UNTIL A FULLY COMPLETED FORM HAS BEEN RECEIVED Return Address: Computershare Sharedealing, Exchange Court, Duncombe Street, Leeds LS1 4AX.