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What is the dividend withholding rate between United Arab Emirates and United States?

Under the United Arab Emirates-United States tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 0% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 0% applies when the beneficial owner is a company holding a qualifying ownership stake (typically 10% or more of voting stock). Note that the reduced rate requires the recipient to file the appropriate treaty benefit claim form before payment. This 0% rate compares to a median of 10% across United Arab Emirates's 21 active treaty partners, and 15% across United States's 64 active partners.

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United Arab Emirates

Rank 1 of 21 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Higher rates with: Hong Kong (5%), Saudi Arabia (5%), Singapore (5%)

United States

Rank 1 of 64 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Higher rates with: Brazil (0%), Hong Kong (0%), Malaysia (0%)

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Data last reviewed: 2026-04-07

Important: Treaty rates require proper claim forms (e.g., IRS Form W-8BEN for U.S. treaties, HMRC DT-Individual for U.K. treaties, CRA Form NR301 for Canadian treaties) filed before payment. Limitation on Benefits (LOB) provisions may restrict eligibility. A 0% withholding rate does not mean no tax β€” the residence country may still tax the income. This is not tax advice.

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