What is the dividend withholding rate between Australia and Netherlands?
Under the Australia-Netherlands 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 Netherlands's 49 active partners.
Network Comparison
Australia
Rank 32 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Luxembourg (15%), Mexico (15%), Malaysia (15%)
Higher rates with: Norway (15%), New Zealand (15%), Pakistan (15%)
Netherlands
Rank 14 of 49 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Slovak Republic (10%), South Africa (10%), Austria (15%)
Higher rates with: Belgium (15%), Canada (15%), Switzerland (15%)