Last updated 2026-06-27
British American Tobacco (BATS)
British American Tobacco (BATS, ISIN GB0002875804) is a Consumer Staples company domiciled in United Kingdom, which withholds 0.0% on dividends paid to non-resident investors. The table below shows residence-specific treaty results backed by primary evidence. Rows without primary evidence are omitted from reclaim estimates. File SA106 with the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) when the result is claimable.
Worked example
You receive GBP1,000 in British American Tobacco dividends
Illustrative source-country withholding only. Your treaty rate and reclaimable amount require a primary-supported, residence-specific result in the table below.
How much can you reclaim, by residence country?
United Kingdom withholds 0.0% on British American Tobacco dividends. The table shows the evidence-backed treaty result for each residence. Click a row for the full guide.
| Your residence | Treaty result | Reclaimable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪Germany | 15.0% | None (no tax withheld) |
Which form do you file?
To reclaim United Kingdom withholding tax on British American Tobacco dividends, you file SA106 with the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) (deadline: 4 years). See the full United Kingdom reclaim guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much withholding tax is deducted from British American Tobacco dividends?
United Kingdom withholds 0.0% at source on British American Tobacco (BATS) dividends paid to non-resident investors.
How much British American Tobacco withholding tax can I reclaim?
The most common primary-supported treaty rate in this table is 15.0%. Your exact figure depends on your country of residence and the result shown in the table above.
Which form do I file to reclaim British American Tobacco withholding tax?
SA106 — filed with the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The deadline is 4 years.
What is the ISIN for British American Tobacco?
British American Tobacco trades under ticker BATS with ISIN GB0002875804, listed in United Kingdom.
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