Financial encyclopedia
Tax and practicalities
General principles of how investments are taxed, dividend withholding tax and keeping records. Not tax advice.
Tax basics for investors
Most countries tax gains when you sell shares at a profit and tax dividends when they are paid, but the rules and rates differ a lot between countries.
Read →Dividend tax and withholding tax
Dividends from foreign companies are often taxed twice - first in the company's country (withholding tax), then at home - unless a tax treaty reduces it.
Read →Keeping records of your investments
Keep the date, price, quantity, currency and costs of every purchase and sale - you will need them for tax and to judge your own results.
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