DT9454 | Iceland: Interest

Article 11(1) provides that interest arising in Iceland to a United Kingdom resident who is the beneficial owner of the income is taxable only in the United Kingdom. However, Iceland may tax the interest if it is effectively connected (see INTM153110, fifth sub-paragraph) with a permanent establishment or fixed base which the United Kingdom resident recipient has in Iceland.

Paragraphs (7)-(9) of Article 11 provide that Iceland may, under the agreement, tax interest which is paid to an unquoted United Kingdom resident company where the company is controlled by a person, or by two or more associated or connected persons acting together, who or any of whom would not themselves be able to claim exemption from Icelandic tax on the interest under Article 11(1).