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Countries with No Withholding Tax 2026

Countries with 0% withholding on dividends, interest, and royalties for standard cases.

24 countries in this list

Short answer: Tax Atlas tracks 24 of 53 jurisdictions that meet this list's criteria: United Arab Emirates, Monaco, Cayman Islands, Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Bahrain, Kuwait and 16 more. The key figures for each are in the table below.

How This List Works

This page is generated from the TaxAtlas dataset. Rankings use the personal and business scores plus the underlying tax data (rates, foreign income treatment, and key notes). Always verify details using the sources listed on each country page.

1
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United Arab Emirates

Middle East
Zero TaxLow Rate
2
🇲🇨

Monaco

Europe
Zero Tax
3
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Cayman Islands

Caribbean
Zero Tax
4
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Bahamas

Caribbean
Zero Tax
5
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Bermuda

Caribbean
Zero Tax
6
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British Virgin Islands

Caribbean
Zero Tax
7
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Bahrain

Middle East
Zero Tax
8
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Kuwait

Middle East
Zero Tax
9
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Vanuatu

Oceania
Zero Tax
10
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Anguilla

Caribbean
Zero Tax
11
🇹🇨

Turks and Caicos

Caribbean
Zero Tax
12
🇭🇰

Hong Kong

Asia
TerritorialLow Rate
13
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Singapore

Asia
TerritorialLow Rate
14
🇲🇾

Malaysia

Asia
Territorial
15
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Costa Rica

North America
Territorial
16
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Philippines

Asia
Territorial
17
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Hungary

Europe
Low Rate
18
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Cyprus

Europe
Low Rate
19
🇲🇹

Malta

Europe
Low RateSpecial Regime
20
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Gibraltar

Europe
Low Rate
21
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Mauritius

Africa
Low Rate
22
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Jersey

Europe
Zero Tax
23
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Guernsey

Europe
Zero Tax
24
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Isle of Man

Europe
Zero Tax

Key figures at a glance

The figures this list is built on, for every country in it. WHT is the standard withholding tax a company pays on outbound payments to non-residents, before any treaty reduction.

CountryWHT dividendsWHT interestWHT royaltiesCorporate tax
United Arab EmiratesMiddle East0%0%0%9%
MonacoEurope0%0%0%25%
Cayman IslandsCaribbean0%0%0%0%
BahamasCaribbean0%0%0%0%
BermudaCaribbean0%0%0%0%
British Virgin IslandsCaribbean0%0%0%0%
BahrainMiddle East0%0%0%0%
KuwaitMiddle East0%0%0%0%
VanuatuOceania0%0%0%0%
AnguillaCaribbean0%0%0%0%
Turks and CaicosCaribbean0%0%0%0%
Hong KongAsia0%0%0-4.95%16.5%
SingaporeAsia0%0-15%0-10%17%
MalaysiaAsia0%0-15%0-10%24%
Costa RicaNorth America0-15%0-15%0-25%30%
PhilippinesAsia0-15%0-20%0-20%25%
HungaryEurope0%0%0%9%
CyprusEurope0%0%0%15%
MaltaEurope0%0%0%35%
GibraltarEurope0%0%0%12.5%
MauritiusAfrica0%0%0%15%
JerseyEurope0%0%0%0%
GuernseyEurope0%0%0%0%
Isle of ManEurope0%0%0%0%

Figures come from each country profile in the Tax Atlas dataset; each country page lists its sources and last-updated date. Rates are headline rates for residents; special regimes, treaty rates and local taxes can change the result. Not tax advice: verify with a qualified adviser.

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FAQ

How are these lists ranked?

Lists are generated from the country dataset using the criteria described on each country page (rates, foreign income treatment, and practical notes). Always confirm details with official sources.

Are these countries “tax free” for everyone?

Not necessarily. Residency rules, source rules, and special regimes vary by person. Use these lists as a starting point and verify your situation with local professionals.

How often is this updated?

We monitor listed sources periodically and update entries when changes are confirmed. Country pages show their last-updated date and citations.

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