What is the dividend withholding rate between Cyprus and Romania?
Under the Cyprus-Romania tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 10% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 10% 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 10% rate compares to a median of 15% across Cyprus's 25 active treaty partners, and 15% across Romania's 30 active partners.
Network Comparison
Cyprus
Rank 5 of 25 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: China (10%), Czech Republic (10%), Poland (10%)
Higher rates with: Russia (10%), Singapore (10%), South Africa (10%)
Romania
Rank 4 of 30 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Ireland (3%), Austria (5%), China (10%)
Higher rates with: Czech Republic (10%), India (10%), Italy (10%)