The treaty will generally apply from 1 January 2006. The maximum rates of withholding tax are:
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15% on dividends, in general, and 10% if the beneficial owner is a company that holds directly at least 25% of the capital in the company paying the dividends |
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| - | 15% on interest. There are exemptions for interest paid (i) to the government or a political su… |