How to avoid U.S. dividend tax as I am not a resident?

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.

Note

  • Dividends paid on U.S. ADR shares are generally withheld at source and will not be eligible for a reduced tax rate.
  • Clients should consult their tax advisor on how to claim a refund or tax credit.
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Tax: Non-Us persons and entities: Us withholding tax on dividends and substitute payments in lieu
Dividend withholding procedures for foreign stocks traded in Japan
Are non-U.S. persons subject to U.S. taxes on trading profits?
I am not a US taxpayer and I understand that tax withholding on "payments in lieu" on US stock may be at a different rate from tax on dividends paid on US stock. What rate of tax will your system apply to payments in lieu of dividends in my case?