What is the dividend withholding rate between Australia and Romania?
Under the Australia-Romania 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 Romania's 30 active partners.
Network Comparison
Australia
Rank 38 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Pakistan (15%), Poland (15%), Portugal (15%)
Higher rates with: Russia (15%), Sweden (15%), Singapore (15%)
Romania
Rank 14 of 30 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Sweden (10%), Slovak Republic (10%), United States (10%)
Higher rates with: Belgium (15%), Brazil (15%), Canada (15%)