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ACCOUNT FORMS

Electronic Account Forms - The fastest and easiest way to get you trading, Burke Commodities recommends applying online by filling out the Interactive Online Account Forms (U.S. Citizens, Individual Accounts only). Simply fill the forms out online and hit submit!

OR

Download account forms with the four links below. Links denoted by * are optional or specific to your needs. If there is no *, then they must be downloaded.

Account Form - IMPORTANT: Non-U.S. persons and entities must also download and complete the appropriate W-8 form from below.
Addendum with Additional Risk Disclosure
For Paper Traders Only *
ALARONLINE form *


For Non-U.S. Persons and Entities
Below are links to download the new IRS W-8 forms and accompanying instructions. Please complete, sign, and return the form to us. If you currently have an account with us, be sure to include your account number on the top of the form. Note that we cannot accept a facsimile copy of any form. Signed originals must be mailed.

If you have any questions about the new forms, please consult your tax advisor. For additional information, visit the IRS website at www.irs.ustreas.gov for Publication 515, Withholding of Tax on Nonresident Aliens and Foreign Corporations.

Please review the following information to determine which form applies to you:


Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding.

For use by foreign persons including non-resident individuals and non US corporations, partnerships, estates, and trusts who are the beneficial owners of the income whether or not entitled to the portfolio interest exemption or a reduced rate of withholding pursuant to a tax treaty.

W-8 BEN form

W-8 BEN instructions


Certificate of Foreign Person's Claim for Exemption From Withholding on Income Effectively Connected With the Conduct of a Trade or Business in the United States.

For use by foreign persons or foreign entities claiming an exemption from withholding tax on payments of US source income which is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the US. You must provide a US Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) for this Form to be valid.

W-8 ECI form

W-8 ECI instructions


Certificate of Foreign Government of Other Foreign Organization for United States Tax Withholding.

For use by foreign governments, international organizations, foreign central banks of issue*, foreign tax exempt organizations*, and foreign private foundations as the beneficial owner claiming an exemption from US withholding tax.

*TIN required

W-8 EXP form

W-8 EXP instructions


Certificate of Foreign Intermediary, Foreign Partnership, or Certain US Branches for United States Tax Withholding.

For use by foreign banks, corporations, partnerships, and certain US branches of foreign banks which are acting as agents on behalf of beneficial owners or other intermediaries. Certain entities will be required to provide a US Taxpayer Identification Number.

W-8 IMY form

W-8 IMY instructions


Forms should be returned to:
Burke Commodities Corp.
301 W. Atlantic Ave. suite 0-8
Delray Beach,FL 33444


Once Burke Commodities has received your account form, and has given the final approval, a Burke Commodities representative will notify you by phone with an account number and an ALARONLINE access code.

Wiring Instructions:
Harris Trust and Savings
111 W. Monroe
Chicago, IL 60603

ABA # 071-000-288
Credit: Alaron Trading Corporation Customer Segregated Funds Account
Account # 165-083-7
Further Credit to: [Your name and account number]

PLEASE NOTE: The originator of all funds to be deposited into your Alaron account by check, wire, or otherwise, must always match the name listed as the account owner.

For international wires, please include International Swift Address: HATRUS44

If you have any further questions, please e-mail us at eburke@burkecommodities.com or call us at  561-819-0317