Equities - rates, eligibility, availability of relief etc. - South Africa

28.02.2017

Withholding Tax

Standard rate of withholding tax:20%Holding requirements / restrictions:No

Availability of relief

Eligible beneficial ownersRelief at SourceQuick RefundStandard Refund
For South African Equities:
Residents of Double Taxation Treaty (DTT) countriesYesYesYes
Supranational entitiesYesYesYes
Foreign entities exempted (Act 37/2001)YesYesYes
South African residents as per the exemption codes listYesYesYes
For Inward Listed Securities:
Non-resident beneficial owners as per exemption code JYesYesYes
South African residents as per the exemption codes listYesYesYes