What is the dividend withholding rate between Switzerland and Norway?
Under the Switzerland-Norway tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 15% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 0% 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 Norway's 40 active partners.
Network Comparison
Switzerland
Rank 35 of 49 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Luxembourg (15%), Mexico (15%), Netherlands (15%)
Higher rates with: New Zealand (15%), Philippines (15%), Pakistan (15%)
Norway
Rank 9 of 40 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Belgium (15%), Brazil (15%), Canada (15%)
Higher rates with: Chile (15%), China (15%), Colombia (15%)