Icelandic equities - relief at source - rates, eligibility, documentation, deadlines etc.

05.02.2021

Withholding Tax

Standard rate of withholding tax22%
Holding restriction

Yes

The standard rate of withholding tax on dividends from Icelandic equities is 22% in Clearstream Banking.

Eligible beneficial owners

Relief at source or exemption from withholding tax on dividend from Icelandic equities is not available through Clearstream Banking:

Relief
at source

Quick
refund

Standard
refund

Non-Residents legal entity

No

N/A

Yes

Residents of Double Taxation Treaty (DTT) countries

No

N/A

Yes

Tax-exempt beneficial owners

No

N/A

Yes

Standard refund

Beneficial owners eligible to receive Icelandic dividends at a reduced tax rate can apply for a standard refund.

The procedure and documentation requirements are available in the Standard refund section.

Capital gains Tax

Standard rate of withholding tax

0%

Holding restrictionYes