What is the dividend withholding rate between Belgium and Slovak Republic?
Under the Belgium-Slovak Republic 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 Belgium's 39 active treaty partners, and 15% across Slovak Republic's 29 active partners.
Network Comparison
Belgium
Rank 35 of 39 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Romania (15%), Sweden (15%), Singapore (15%)
Higher rates with: United States (15%), Vietnam (15%), Egypt (20%)
Slovak Republic
Rank 12 of 29 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Sweden (10%), Turkey (10%), Australia (15%)
Higher rates with: Canada (15%), Switzerland (15%), Czech Republic (15%)