What is the dividend withholding rate between Brazil and Russia?
Under the Brazil-Russia tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 15% 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 15% rate compares to a median of 15% across Brazil's 25 active treaty partners, and 10% across Russia's 27 active partners.
Network Comparison
Brazil
Rank 23 of 25 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Norway (15%), Portugal (15%), Romania (15%)
Higher rates with: Canada (25%), Philippines (25%)
Russia
Rank 19 of 27 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Finland (12%), Austria (15%), Australia (15%)
Higher rates with: Switzerland (15%), Germany (15%), Spain (15%)