W8
A W8 form is used in the U.S. to certify foreign status regarding the withholding tax on income. This form is used by foreign entities to claim exempt status from certain tax withholdings.
W9
A W9 form is used in the U.S. to provide a taxpayer identification number to an entity that must file an information return with the IRS. It includes information such as name, address, and Social Security number.
Warrants
Warrants are securities that give the holder the right to purchase a company's stock at a specific price until the expiration date. Similar to options, they are used to enhance the yield of a bond and to make the securities more attractive to potential buyers.
Waterfall
In finance, a waterfall structure is a method of splitting the returns from an investment, typically seen in private equity or real estate partnerships. The "waterfall" refers to the way cash flows from the investment to different types of investors at various stages, depending on certain achievement thresholds that dictate the order and percentages in which all parties receive their share of returns.
WeFunder
WeFunder is a popular crowdfunding platform that connects startups with a large network of investors. It enables businesses of various sizes to raise funds from accredited investors and the general public under the Regulation Crowdfunding SEC framework.
Wire Transfer
Wire Transfer is an electronic transfer of funds across a network administered by hundreds of banks around the world, which allows for quick and secure transfer of funds from one entity to another.
