For non-US investors · Educational tool

30% withholding vs your treaty rate — see the illustrated difference

Check your indicative US dividend withholding rate by country, compare US vs Ireland-domiciled ETFs, and keep your W-8BEN current. Free to use.

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Dividend withholding calculator

Select your country of tax residence and enter your annual US dividends. The tool shows the 30% statutory default side-by-side with your indicative treaty rate.

Rates are indicative only — compiled from public treaty summaries. Countries not listed default to 30%.

Gross annual dividends–
Withheld at 30% default–
You keep (at 30%)–
Your indicative treaty rate–
Withheld at treaty rate–
You keep (at treaty rate)–
Illustrative difference–

General information only — not tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional. Figures are illustrative estimates; your actual withholding depends on your broker, your W-8BEN status, and your personal circumstances.

US-domiciled vs Ireland-domiciled ETF

An illustrated side-by-side of the fund-level tax drag on the same dividend stream. US-listed ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding at fund level; Ireland-domiciled (UCITS) ETFs typically face a 15% treaty rate on US dividends they receive.

Gross dividends (illustrated)–

🇺🇸 US-domiciled ETF

Illustrative 30% fund-level drag
Withheld–
Net to fund–

🇮🇪 Ireland-domiciled (UCITS) ETF

Illustrative 15% fund-level drag
Withheld–
Net to fund–
Illustrative difference–
Illustration only — not advice. Actual fund-level tax treatment varies by fund structure, domicile, and the treaties in force. This comparison does not account for fees, tracking differences, currency, or your personal tax situation. General information only — not tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional.

W-8BEN status check

A Form W-8BEN is generally valid for the calendar year it is signed plus three full calendar years, expiring December 31 of the third succeeding year. If it lapses, many brokers silently revert your withholding to 30%.

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General information only — not tax advice. Validity rules can vary by broker and form version. Confirm your status with your broker or a qualified tax professional.

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General information only — not tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional before making any investment or tax decision. Treaty rates and tax rules change over time and vary by personal circumstances; all figures on this page are illustrative estimates. Nothing here promises refunds, savings, or any particular tax outcome.