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
- 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.
- 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.
- How does withholding tax affect the payee? The payee receives only the net amount after the WHT has been deducted by the payer.
- 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.