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What is the interest withholding rate between Indonesia and South Africa?

Under the Indonesia-South Africa 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 Indonesia's 31 active treaty partners, and 7.5% across South Africa's 37 active partners.

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Indonesia

Rank 28 of 31 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Singapore (10%), Turkey (10%), United States (10%)

Higher rates with: Philippines (15%), Thailand (15%), Vietnam (15%)

South Africa

Rank 26 of 37 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Canada (10%), China (10%), Germany (10%)

Higher rates with: India (10%), Italy (10%), Japan (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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