What is the dividend withholding rate between Austria and Slovak Republic?
Under the Austria-Slovak Republic tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 10% 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 10% rate compares to a median of 15% across Austria's 36 active treaty partners, and 15% across Slovak Republic's 29 active partners.
Network Comparison
Austria
Rank 10 of 36 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Finland (10%), Hungary (10%), India (10%)
Higher rates with: Australia (15%), Belgium (15%), Canada (15%)
Slovak Republic
Rank 1 of 29 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Higher rates with: China (10%), France (10%), South Korea (10%)