Can I reclaim WHT deducted before I submitted my application for an exemption from WHT or a reduction in the WHT rate?

Dividends paid on U.S. stocks will be subject to withholding taxes for non-residents. A completed W8 form will allow for a reduced tax rate if a treaty exists between the United States and the holder's country of taxation; however a valid W8 only allows for a reduction in the tax rate not an elimination of the tax entirely…

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…

Yes, generally Irish WHT applies to natural persons whether or not they reside in Ireland.

However, if Ireland has entered a Double Taxation Treaty (DTT) with your country of residence, that DTA may allow you to apply for an exemption from or reduction in WHT, depending on its terms. Please see further below…

Generally, the application process (i) to apply for an exemption from WHT or a reduction in the WHT rate going forward and (ii) to reclaim WHT already charged, are two separate processes.  IBIE is awaiting full details from the Irish Revenue Authority on how clients can make reclaims on WHT and will make these details available once provided…