What is the dividend withholding rate between Switzerland and Colombia?
Under the Switzerland-Colombia 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 Switzerland's 49 active treaty partners, and 15% across Colombia's 19 active partners.
Network Comparison
Switzerland
Rank 17 of 49 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Brazil (15%), Canada (15%), Chile (15%)
Higher rates with: Cyprus (15%), Czech Republic (15%), Germany (15%)
Colombia
Rank 7 of 19 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Mexico (10%), Portugal (10%), Canada (15%)
Higher rates with: Chile (15%), Czech Republic (15%), Germany (15%)