How are pensions taxed under the United Kingdom-Sweden tax treaty?
Under the United Kingdom-Sweden tax treaty, private pensions are generally taxable only in the country of residence β meaning no withholding tax applies at source (0%). This is favorable for retirees who have moved between the two countries, as their pension income will not be subject to double taxation. Government pensions may have different rules under a separate treaty article. This 0% rate compares to a median of 0% across United Kingdom's 54 active treaty partners, and 0% across Sweden's 44 active partners.
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United Kingdom
Rank 47 of 54 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Portugal (0%), Romania (0%), Saudi Arabia (0%)
Higher rates with: Singapore (0%), Slovak Republic (0%), Thailand (0%)
Sweden
Rank 17 of 44 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Spain (0%), Finland (0%), France (0%)
Higher rates with: Greece (0%), Hungary (0%), Indonesia (0%)