DT11402 - Double Taxation Relief Manual: Kosovo: Treaty summary

The table summarises the provisions of the treaty in force. Where a percentage rate is shown, this rate is the ‘treaty rate’ and does not reflect taxes chargeable under the domestic law of either state before relief is given under the provisions of the treaty. The ‘treaty rate’ is the maximum rate at which the UK and Kosovo are permitted to tax income in the relevant categories under the treaty. Rates chargeable under the domestic law of either state may be higher or lower.

In all cases other conditions for relief (e.g. beneficial ownership) will have to be met before relief is due under the treaty. The text of the treaty itself should be consulted for the full details. The text of the treaty can be found on gov.uk.

Subject	Comments	Article
Portfolio dividends	0%	10
Dividends on direct investments	0%	10
Conditions for lower rate on dividends on direct investments	N/A	N/A
Property income dividends	15%	10
Interest	0%	11
Royalties	0%	12
Government pensions	Taxable only in Kosovo unless the individual is a resident and national of the UK	18
Other pensions	Taxable only in the UK (Note 1)	17
Arbitration	Yes	23

Note 1: lump sum payments derived from a pension scheme established in Kosovo are taxable only in Kosovo