What is the dividend withholding rate between Australia and Spain?
Under the Australia-Spain 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 Australia's 48 active treaty partners, and 15% across Spain's 40 active partners.
Network Comparison
Australia
Rank 15 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Germany (15%), Denmark (15%), Egypt (15%)
Higher rates with: Finland (15%), France (15%), United Kingdom (15%)
Spain
Rank 9 of 40 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Pakistan (10%), Singapore (10%), Egypt (12%)
Higher rates with: Belgium (15%), Brazil (15%), Canada (15%)