Technical service fees paid to residents are not subject to withholding tax. The following WHT rates apply to dividends, interest, royalties, and technical fees under PNG domestic law and tax treaties.The 2018 budget confirms that income subject to FCWT no longer may be taxed on a net basis through the filing of an income tax return. You can obtain a copy of Form F2 – "Foreign Contractor Withholding Tax Reconciliation Statement" by: 1. This newsletter presents you with a brief summary of the Foreign Contractor. Withholding Tax (FCWT) regime currently applicable in PNG. Foreign contractors can pay FCT using a hybrid method. Foreign contractor tax is a withholding tax applicable to most foreign contractors working in Vietnam with a few exceptions. For a foreign tax to be creditable under IRC 901, it must be an income tax in the U.S. sense. The industries affected include:.