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What is the interest withholding rate between Sri Lanka and United States?
Under the Sri Lanka-United States tax treaty, the withholding rate on interest is 10%. Certain types of interest (such as government bonds) may qualify for additional exemptions under specific treaty articles. This 10% rate compares to a median of 10% across Sri Lanka's 1 active treaty partners, and 10% across United States's 64 active partners.
Network Comparison
Sri Lanka
Rank 1 of 1 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
United States
Rank 41 of 64 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Italy (10%), Japan (10%), Kazakhstan (10%)
Higher rates with: Lithuania (10%), Latvia (10%), Malta (10%)
Sources
- United States Treaty Reference(treaty text)
- IRS Table 1 (Withholding Rates)(rate table)
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.