Canada investor receiving United Kingdom dividends: 0% withholding
If you're a Canada resident receiving dividends from a United Kingdom-domiciled company, the United Kingdom tax authority withholds 0% at source under UK domestic tax law — no WHT on ordinary portfolio dividends to non-residents. The statutory non-treaty ceiling is 0% — the bilateral treaty saves you 0 percentage points. Verified 2026-04-19.
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0% UK withholding on ordinary portfolio dividends. UK REIT PIDs (20% WHT) are an exception that treaty-reduces under bilateral treaties — this cell applies to ordinary corporate dividends only.
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Treaty rates shown are typical statutory withholding rates for direct portfolio investment. Actual rates depend on holding period, ownership percentage, investor type (individual vs. pension vs. mutual fund), limitation-on-benefits tests, and other factors. Consult a qualified tax professional for your specific situation.