What is the dividend withholding rate between Canada and Israel?
Under the Canada-Israel 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 Israel's 24 active partners.
Network Comparison
Canada
Rank 25 of 51 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Hungary (15%), Indonesia (15%), Ireland (15%)
Higher rates with: Italy (15%), Japan (15%), South Korea (15%)
Israel
Rank 7 of 24 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Turkey (10%), Australia (15%), Belgium (15%)
Higher rates with: Switzerland (15%), Czech Republic (15%), Germany (15%)