What is the dividend withholding rate between Belgium and Italy?
Under the Belgium-Italy tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 15% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 15% 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 Belgium's 39 active treaty partners, and 15% across Italy's 47 active partners.
Network Comparison
Belgium
Rank 21 of 39 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Ireland (15%), Israel (15%), India (15%)
Higher rates with: Japan (15%), South Korea (15%), Luxembourg (15%)
Italy
Rank 11 of 47 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Saudi Arabia (10%), Austria (15%), Australia (15%)
Higher rates with: Brazil (15%), Canada (15%), Switzerland (15%)