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Tax on US securities?

i was wondering what taxes you pay for holding US securities in the UK, in particular within an ISA.

Both capital gains, and dividend payments. Does anyone know?
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  • JamesU
    JamesU Posts: 1,060 Forumite
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    IronWolf wrote: »
    i was wondering what taxes you pay for holding US securities in the UK, in particular within an ISA. Both capital gains, and dividend payments. Does anyone know?

    Nothing on CGT within ISA, 15% or 30% tax on dividend payments. Lower rate of 15% if W-8BEN form submitted through provider beforehand due to US-UK taxation agreement. Can read through a previous thread on same topic here:

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/45483600#Comment_45483600

    JamesU
  • IronWolf
    IronWolf Posts: 6,445 Forumite
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    Thanks James.

    I read on another forum that iii.co.uk don't allow W-8BEN so you cant get the 15% rate. Anyone experienced this?
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