Welcome to the Global Withholding Tax Reporter


About the Product:  The Global Withholding Tax Reporter (GWTR) is your single source, web-based tool on portfolio income withholding tax rates and rules in 100 markets of investment. The product includes detailed technical information regarding withholding tax rates, treaties, procedures and forms/instructions for:

  • Portfolio dividends
  • Portfolio interest
  • Capital gains
  • Mutual fund distributions
  • REIT distributions
  • Alternative investment strategies (futures, forwards, swaps, etc.)

The GWTR helps you to stay current on withholding tax and custody tax developments worldwide by answering two questions: “What is the new tax rate?” and “What does this change mean to my business?”

Tax Alerts: Tax Alerts are published almost weekly informing you of important changes on withholding related requirements including tax rates, double taxation agreements, procedures and forms.

Why Ernst & Young? Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Worldwide, our 144,000 people are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. We make a difference by helping our people, our clients and our wider communities achieve their potential. In addition to in-depth backup and support, GWTR gives you access to the Ernst & Young network in more than 125 countries. Questions can be resolved by phone, fax, or letter, with full consulting services available for more complex issues.
What sets the GWTR Apart? The GWTR’s content, functionality and support are what make it the market leader in delivering global withholding tax information to the financial services industry. Features include:
  • Tax alerts that keep you up-to-date on withholding tax related market changes
  • Detailed investor type analyses (i.e., how specific types of investors, including pensions, partnerships and trusts are taxed in their local jurisdictions and whether it is treaty-eligible)
  • Current and historical information on domestic law rates, treaty rates and procedures.
  • Access to robust withholding procedures in respect of reclaims, relief at source and obtaining domestic law exceptions
  • A committed and experienced group of foreign tax professionals that review and update their respective country chapters regularly
  • Advising at no extra charge for questions within the scope of the GWTR
  • Subscription plans that are tailored to your specific needs
  • Searchable archives help you do your tax research quickly, easily and thoroughly.
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GWTR Vision

We are currently expanding the GWTR to include new investor countries, countries of investment, and categories of investment. We welcome any feedback as it relates to these additions.