As I understand this is a Singapore stock that doesn’t bear any US withholding tax if we submit the W8-BEN form. Do you have the same understanding? Assuming we are not US citizens…
I own this stock. No with holding tax so far.
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They structured it in a complicated way such that they avoided the tax. Few months back there was a risk US new tax regulations will change this, so all the US-based S-REITS dropped. However, the REITS managed to overcome this by restructuring thru another tax domain…can go google if you have interest in tax stuff. So yep, no withholding tax
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Are you using a custodian account or CDP?
I am trying to figure out how to complete the currency election form to receive the dividends in USD.
They sent a packet not long after the ex-date, in which it there is a form to allow you to tick the currency option. Is the due date the return not over yet?
I have bought only very recently. Thanks for your reply.
Do you know if we can choose USD dividend payments even if we purchase using SGD?
I paid in USD and it is in CDP. The form I got was a generic one. I ticked the box to opt for USD cheque and I am waiting for my very first distribution from them end of the month. 
So I guess you might get the same form after the next announcement then you can decide. If not, then please let me know that I was wrong above. 
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For those that use SGD for currency election, how are the rates determined?
I suppose it should be better than what the banks offer if we convert by ourselves?
If you want an answer from the source, then contact the REIT manager.
I have always found them responsive and helpful.
And they are paying themselves more than a small pile of $$$…
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