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What is the dividend withholding rate between Australia and Ireland?

Under the Australia-Ireland 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 Ireland's 33 active partners.

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Australia

Rank 23 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Hong Kong (15%), Hungary (15%), Indonesia (15%)

Higher rates with: Israel (15%), India (15%), Italy (15%)

Ireland

Rank 6 of 33 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Hong Kong (10%), India (10%), Singapore (10%)

Higher rates with: Belgium (15%), Canada (15%), Switzerland (15%)

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Data last reviewed: 2026-04-07

Important: Treaty rates require proper claim forms (e.g., IRS Form W-8BEN for U.S. treaties, HMRC DT-Individual for U.K. treaties, CRA Form NR301 for Canadian treaties) filed before payment. Limitation on Benefits (LOB) provisions may restrict eligibility. A 0% withholding rate does not mean no tax — the residence country may still tax the income. This is not tax advice.

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