What is the dividend withholding rate between Canada and Netherlands?
Under the Canada-Netherlands 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 Netherlands's 49 active partners.
Network Comparison
Canada
Rank 33 of 51 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Mexico (15%), Malaysia (15%), Nigeria (15%)
Higher rates with: Norway (15%), New Zealand (15%), Peru (15%)
Netherlands
Rank 16 of 49 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Austria (15%), Australia (15%), Belgium (15%)
Higher rates with: Switzerland (15%), Chile (15%), Colombia (15%)