W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification Completed Form Examples and Samples
See completed W-9 form examples and samples for single-member LLCs and C Corporations. Learn how to fill out each section correctly with downloadable PDF examples.
W-9 Example – Single-Member LLC (2024)
How this form was filled:
The owner's name appears on the first line, with the LLC’s business name on the second line. The tax classification selected is "Individual/sole proprietor or single-member LLC." A properly formatted EIN is provided, no exemption codes were necessary, and the form is signed and dated.
Information used to fill out the document:
- Owner’s Name: John Doe
- Business Name: Acme Consulting LLC
- Entity Type: Single-member LLC
- Tax Classification: Individual/sole proprietor or single-member LLC
- Employer Identification Number (EIN): 12-3456789
- Address: 123 Main Street, Springfield, USA
- Signature: John Doe
- Date: 04/15/2024
What this filled form sample shows:
- Properly completed business name and tax classification fields
- Appropriate exemption codes for a typical small business
- Correct EIN format with proper spacing
- Properly formatted signature and date
Form specifications and details:
| Form Version: | 2024 (Rev. January 2024) |
| Use Case: | Single-member LLC taxed as sole proprietorship |
W-9 Example – C Corporation (2024)
How this form was filled:
The corporation’s legal name appears on the first line, with no entry on the second line. The tax classification selected is "C Corporation." A valid EIN is listed, with no exemption codes needed. The form is signed and dated by an authorized officer.
Information used to fill out the document:
- Owner’s Name: BrightTech Solutions Inc.
- Entity Type: C Corporation
- Tax Classification: C Corporation
- Employer Identification Number (EIN): 98-7654321
- Address: 456 Innovation Drive, Tech City, USA
- Signature: Alice Morgan
- Date: 04/15/2024
What this filled form sample shows:
- Only the legal business name is entered, as there is no DBA
- The C Corporation tax classification box is correctly selected
- A valid EIN is provided in standard format
- No exemption codes are needed for this corporation
- Authorized signature and accurate date included
Form specifications and details:
| Form Version: | 2024 (Rev. January 2024) |
| Use Case: | C Corporation providing services to a client |
