What is the interest withholding rate between Romania and United States?
Under the Romania-United States 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 Romania's 30 active treaty partners, and 10% across United States's 64 active partners.
Network Comparison
Romania
Rank 27 of 30 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Sweden (10%), Slovak Republic (10%), Turkey (10%)
Higher rates with: South Africa (10%), Brazil (15%), Egypt (15%)
United States
Rank 47 of 64 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Malta (10%), New Zealand (10%), Portugal (10%)
Higher rates with: Venezuela (10%), Vietnam (10%), South Korea (12%)
Sources
- United States Treaty Reference(treaty text)
- IRS Table 1 (Withholding Rates)(rate table)
Data last reviewed: 2026-04-07