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What is the interest withholding rate between China and India?

Under the China-India tax treaty, the withholding rate on interest is 10%. Certain types of interest (such as government bonds) may qualify for additional exemptions under specific treaty articles. This 10% rate compares to a median of 10% across China's 47 active treaty partners, and 10% across India's 48 active partners.

Network Comparison

China

Rank 25 of 47 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Greece (10%), Indonesia (10%), Ireland (10%)

Higher rates with: Italy (10%), Japan (10%), South Korea (10%)

India

Rank 5 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Austria (10%), Belgium (10%), Switzerland (10%)

Higher rates with: Colombia (10%), Cyprus (10%), Czech Republic (10%)

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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 — the residence country may still tax the income. This is not tax advice.

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