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What is the dividend withholding rate between Switzerland and New Zealand?

Under the Switzerland-New Zealand 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 New Zealand's 32 active partners.

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Switzerland

Rank 36 of 49 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Mexico (15%), Netherlands (15%), Norway (15%)

Higher rates with: Philippines (15%), Pakistan (15%), Poland (15%)

New Zealand

Rank 5 of 32 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Australia (15%), Belgium (15%), Canada (15%)

Higher rates with: Chile (15%), China (15%), Czech Republic (15%)

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Data last reviewed: 2026-04-07

Important: Treaty rates require proper claim forms (e.g., IRS Form W-8BEN for U.S. treaties, HMRC DT-Individual for U.K. treaties, CRA Form NR301 for Canadian treaties) filed before payment. Limitation on Benefits (LOB) provisions may restrict eligibility. A 0% withholding rate does not mean no tax — the residence country may still tax the income. This is not tax advice.

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