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What is the interest withholding rate between Italy and Saudi Arabia?

Under the Italy-Saudi Arabia tax treaty, the withholding rate on interest is 5%. Certain types of interest (such as government bonds) may qualify for additional exemptions under specific treaty articles. This 5% rate compares to a median of 10% across Italy's 47 active treaty partners, and 5% across Saudi Arabia's 23 active partners.

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Italy

Rank 8 of 47 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Hungary (0%), Slovak Republic (0%), Chile (5%)

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

Saudi Arabia

Rank 11 of 23 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Egypt (5%), Spain (5%), United Kingdom (5%)

Higher rates with: Japan (5%), South Korea (5%), Malaysia (5%)

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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 — the residence country may still tax the income. This is not tax advice.

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