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What is the interest withholding rate between Greece and South Africa?

Under the Greece-South Africa tax treaty, the withholding rate on interest is 8%. Certain types of interest (such as government bonds) may qualify for additional exemptions under specific treaty articles. This 8% rate compares to a median of 10% across Greece's 29 active treaty partners, and 7.5% across South Africa's 37 active partners.

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Greece

Rank 13 of 29 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Denmark (8%), Spain (8%), South Korea (8%)

Higher rates with: Australia (10%), Belgium (10%), Canada (10%)

South Africa

Rank 21 of 37 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Saudi Arabia (5%), Nigeria (7.5%), Singapore (7.5%)

Higher rates with: Australia (10%), Canada (10%), China (10%)

Sources

Data last reviewed: 2026-04-07

Important: Treaty rates require proper claim forms (e.g., IRS Form W-8BEN for U.S. treaties, HMRC DT-Individual for U.K. treaties, CRA Form NR301 for Canadian treaties) filed before payment. Limitation on Benefits (LOB) provisions may restrict eligibility. A 0% withholding rate does not mean no tax β€” the residence country may still tax the income. This is not tax advice.

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