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What is the dividend withholding rate between Australia and Russia?

Under the Australia-Russia 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 Russia's 27 active partners.

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Australia

Rank 39 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Poland (15%), Portugal (15%), Romania (15%)

Higher rates with: Sweden (15%), Singapore (15%), Slovak Republic (15%)

Russia

Rank 18 of 27 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Turkey (10%), Finland (12%), Austria (15%)

Higher rates with: Brazil (15%), Switzerland (15%), Germany (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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