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The first-time income tax treaty and protocol between Hong Kong and Thailand, signed on 7 September 2005, entered into force on 7 December 2005. The treaty generally applies from 1 January 2006 in Thailand and 1 April 2006 in Hong Kong

19 February 2006

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Treaty Development

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Hong Kong-Thailand

The maximum rates of withholding tax are: -   10% on dividends; -   15% on interest, in general; and 10% if the interest is beneficially owned by any financial institution, insurance company, or, supplier selling goods/services on credit in an arm's length transaction. Interest paid to the respective governments, local authorities, designated banks, etc. are exempt from tax; and -   15% on royalties in general; 10% if the royalty is in respect of the use of or the right to use any patent, trademark, design or model, plan, secret formula or process; and 5% if the royalty is...