What is the dividend withholding rate between Australia and India?
Under the Australia-India 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 10% across India's 48 active partners.
Network Comparison
Australia
Rank 25 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Indonesia (15%), Ireland (15%), Israel (15%)
Higher rates with: Italy (15%), Japan (15%), South Korea (15%)
India
Rank 27 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Sweden (10%), Vietnam (10%), South Africa (10%)
Higher rates with: Belgium (15%), Cyprus (15%), Germany (15%)