Amazon KDP · 0% Royalties · US–Egypt Treaty | IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent
Apply Now — $99Egyptian authors on Amazon KDP benefit from one of the best treaty rates in the world: 0% withholding on royalties under the 1981 US–Egypt tax treaty. To claim this rate, you must submit Form W-8BEN with a valid ITIN and cite Article 12 of the US–Egypt treaty.
Without an ITIN and W-8BEN, Amazon withholds 30% of every royalty payment. ITINPlus gets you the ITIN you need to access your full earnings.
Yes. Egypt and the United States have an active income tax treaty in force since 1981. Under the treaty, royalties are taxed at 0%, dividends at 5%/15%, and interest at 15% with a valid ITIN and W-8BEN.
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The US–Egypt treaty Article 12 covers royalties, which includes book royalties, software licenses, and similar intellectual property income. Amazon KDP royalties generally qualify.
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