Understanding Who Pays Withholding Tax (WHT) on Income

Learn about who is responsible for paying withholding tax (WHT) on income and how it affects non-residents.

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Withholding tax (WHT) is typically paid by the entity making a payment on income, such as dividends, interest, or royalties, to non-residents. The payer deducts the tax amount at source and remits it to the tax authorities. The payee, or recipient, receives the net amount after tax deduction.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is withholding tax (WHT)? Withholding tax (WHT) is a tax deducted at source from payments made to non-residents for income such as dividends, interest, or royalties.
  2. Who is responsible for paying WHT? The entity making the payment to non-residents is responsible for withholding the tax and remitting it to the tax authorities.
  3. How does withholding tax affect the payee? The payee receives only the net amount after the WHT has been deducted by the payer.
  4. Is WHT applicable on all types of payments? WHT typically applies to specific types of payments including dividends, interest, and royalties, but the applicability can vary by jurisdiction.