On 18 December 2019, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Estonia and Hong Kong was entered into force and applies from 1 January 2020 for Estonia and from 1 April 2020 for Hong Kong. The DTA contains Dividends rate 0% if the beneficial owner is a company; otherwise 10%, Interest rate 0% if the beneficial owner is a company; otherwise 10%, and Royalties rate 5%.
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