What is the dividend withholding rate between Austria and Australia?
Under the Austria-Australia tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 15% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 5% applies when the beneficial owner is a company holding a qualifying ownership stake (typically 10% or more of voting stock). Note that the reduced rate requires the recipient to file the appropriate treaty benefit claim form before payment. This 15% rate compares to a median of 15% across Austria's 36 active treaty partners, and 15% across Australia's 48 active partners.
Network Comparison
Austria
Rank 11 of 36 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Hungary (10%), India (10%), Slovak Republic (10%)
Higher rates with: Belgium (15%), Canada (15%), Switzerland (15%)
Australia
Rank 4 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Brazil (0%), Saudi Arabia (5%), United Arab Emirates (15%)
Higher rates with: Belgium (15%), Canada (15%), Switzerland (15%)