United Kingdom investor receiving United States dividends: 15% withholding
If you're a United Kingdom resident receiving dividends from a United States-domiciled company, Article 10(2) (US-UK Income Tax Treaty) caps the United States tax at 15%, against a non-treaty rate of 30%. How you get the lower rate depends on United States and your broker: some countries apply it at source once the relief paperwork is filed, others withhold the full 30% first and refund the difference on a reclaim. Verified 2026-05-27.
Treaty reference
Portfolio (general) dividend rate per IRS Table 1. The lower direct/intercorporate rate (typically 5%) applies only for corporate holders of ≥10% voting stock; this is the rate retail/portfolio investors face.
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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.
United Kingdom resident tax treatment
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