Ukraine Cabinet Authorizes Signature of Tax Treaty with Qatar

The Cabinet Ministers of Ukraine have approved an amended order authorizing the signature of a draft income tax treaty with Qatar. According to a note to the order, the treaty will provide for the following withholding tax rates:

• Dividends - 5% if the beneficial owner is a company holding at least 10% of the paying company's capital; otherwise 10%
• Interest - 5% for interest paid in connection with the sale on credit of industrial, commercial or scientific equipment, and in respect of any loa…