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Which countries impose tax on dividends paid to non-resident shareholders?

As a result, most major countries have deals with the U.S. to apply only a 15% withholding tax to dividends paid to nonresident shareholders. Some examples include Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, and Switzerland.

What if I receive a form 972 from a foreign shareholder?

If you receive a Form 972 from a foreign shareholder qualifying for the direct dividend rate, you must pay and report on Form 1042 and Form 1042-S any withholding tax you would have withheld if the dividend actually had been paid. Dividends paid by foreign corporations (Income Code 8).

Is there withholding tax from the Irish Fund > Singapore investor leg?

Apologies I may have misread your query earlier. Essentially there is no withholding tax from the Irish Fund > Singapore Investor leg. But there may be withholding tax from the underlying securities into the Irish Fund, depending on what the fund invests in.

Can foreign tax withholding on dividends be avoided?

Any withheld dividends on stocks that you held for less than 16 days during the 31-day period that begins 15 days before the ex-dividend date are considered unqualified dividends that will decrease the total amount of foreign tax credit you can claim. Can Foreign Tax Withholding on Dividends Be Avoided in IRAs and 401Ks?