What is the dividend withholding rate between Colombia and Germany?
Under the Colombia-Germany 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 Colombia's 19 active treaty partners, and 15% across Germany's 49 active partners.
Network Comparison
Colombia
Rank 10 of 19 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Switzerland (15%), Chile (15%), Czech Republic (15%)
Higher rates with: France (15%), United Kingdom (15%), Italy (15%)
Germany
Rank 13 of 49 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Switzerland (15%), Chile (15%), China (15%)
Higher rates with: Cyprus (15%), Czech Republic (15%), Denmark (15%)