I am not resident in Ireland. Does Irish WHT apply to me?

Overview:

Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited (IBIE) must apply Irish withholding tax of 20% on credit interest paid to certain clients, including natural persons. However, you may be able to reclaim some or all of the tax withheld, if you are resident in a country with a Double Taxation Treaty (DTT) with Ireland, which includes all…

Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited (IBIE) must apply Irish withholding tax of 20% on credit interest paid to certain clients, including natural persons. However, you may be able to reclaim some or all of the tax withheld, if you are resident in a country with a Double Taxation Treaty (DTT) with Ireland, which includes all…

WHT does not apply to companies resident in countries that have a DTT with Ireland.  

In general, WHT applies to Irish resident companies with a few exceptions, including;…

Yes, if you are not subject to WHT, or are subject to a reduced WHT rate by virtue of a Double Taxation Treaty between Ireland and your country of residence, you will be entitled to reclaim WHT paid in excess of the WHT rate set out in the DTT.

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