What is the dividend withholding rate between Canada and Ireland?
Under the Canada-Ireland 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 Canada's 51 active treaty partners, and 15% across Ireland's 33 active partners.
Network Comparison
Canada
Rank 24 of 51 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Croatia (15%), Hungary (15%), Indonesia (15%)
Higher rates with: Israel (15%), Italy (15%), Japan (15%)
Ireland
Rank 8 of 33 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Singapore (10%), Australia (15%), Belgium (15%)
Higher rates with: Switzerland (15%), Chile (15%), Cyprus (15%)