What is the dividend withholding rate between Canada and Philippines?
Under the Canada-Philippines tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 15% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 15% 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 Philippines's 28 active partners.
Network Comparison
Canada
Rank 37 of 51 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Norway (15%), New Zealand (15%), Peru (15%)
Higher rates with: Pakistan (15%), Poland (15%), Portugal (15%)
Philippines
Rank 2 of 28 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Belgium (15%)
Higher rates with: Switzerland (15%), China (15%), Germany (15%)