* What is Withholding Tax?
* Withholding tax is a tax levied by a foreign government on income, such as dividends or interest, paid to non-resident investors.
* When a UK-based investor receives dividend income from overseas equity, the source country often deducts withholding tax before the payment is made.
* Why the Other Options are Incorrect
* A. Stamp Duty: This is a transaction tax levied in the UK on share purchases, not dividend income.
* C. Value Added Tax: VAT is a consumption tax on goods and services, irrelevant to dividends.
* D. UK Corporation Tax: This applies to company profits, not individual dividend payments.
* ICWIM Study Guide, Chapter on Taxation: Explains withholding tax on cross-border investments.
* UK Tax Regulations: Confirm the application of withholding tax on overseas income.
ReferencesThus, the correct answer isB. Withholding Tax.