What is the dividend withholding rate between Belgium and Russia?
Under the Belgium-Russia tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 10% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 10% 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 10% rate compares to a median of 15% across Belgium's 39 active treaty partners, and 10% across Russia's 27 active partners.
Network Comparison
Belgium
Rank 2 of 39 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: China (10%)
Higher rates with: Austria (15%), Australia (15%), Canada (15%)
Russia
Rank 2 of 27 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Saudi Arabia (5%)
Higher rates with: China (10%), Cyprus (10%), Czech Republic (10%)