What is the dividend withholding rate between Canada and Portugal?
Under the Canada-Portugal 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 Canada's 51 active treaty partners, and 15% across Portugal's 28 active partners.
Network Comparison
Canada
Rank 40 of 51 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Philippines (15%), Pakistan (15%), Poland (15%)
Higher rates with: Romania (15%), Sweden (15%), Singapore (15%)
Portugal
Rank 12 of 28 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Australia (15%), Belgium (15%), Brazil (15%)
Higher rates with: Switzerland (15%), Germany (15%), Spain (15%)