What is the dividend withholding rate between Austria and Belgium?
Under the Austria-Belgium tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 15% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 15% 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 Belgium's 39 active partners.
Network Comparison
Austria
Rank 12 of 36 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: India (10%), Slovak Republic (10%), Australia (15%)
Higher rates with: Canada (15%), Switzerland (15%), Chile (15%)
Belgium
Rank 3 of 39 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: China (10%), Russia (10%)
Higher rates with: Australia (15%), Canada (15%), Switzerland (15%)