Trading in foreign stocks
Trading in foreign stocks
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David H

Original Poster:

809 posts

272 months

Wednesday 31st December 2008
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I've opened an account with Sharecrazy (execution only) and want to buy some NYSE stocks, but seem unable to do so. Can anyone help? I'm fine buying LSE stocks but not any other markets.

I'm waiting on sharecrazy to reply to my question but thought I'd ask here anyway.

uzzi

222 posts

234 months

Thursday 1st January 2009
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There is a form you have to fill out (I've forgotton the name) that will allow you to invest in the american market. I did it a few years back...I think it was for tax reasons (so you don't get double tax etc).

Your broker should be able to provide the paper work for you.

NoelWatson

11,710 posts

273 months

Friday 2nd January 2009
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uzzi said:
There is a form you have to fill out (I've forgotton the name) that will allow you to invest in the american market. I did it a few years back...I think it was for tax reasons (so you don't get double tax etc).

Your broker should be able to provide the paper work for you.
Think it is W-8BEN

David H

Original Poster:

809 posts

272 months

Friday 2nd January 2009
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Cheers guys