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What is the dividend withholding rate between Cyprus and Greece?

Under the Cyprus-Greece tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 25% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 25% 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 25% rate compares to a median of 15% across Cyprus's 25 active treaty partners, and 15% across Greece's 29 active partners.

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Cyprus

Rank 25 of 25 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Norway (15%), Sweden (15%), United States (15%)

Greece

Rank 28 of 29 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Sweden (15%), Turkey (15%), South Africa (15%)

Higher rates with: United States (30%)

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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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