What is the dividend withholding rate between Germany and Philippines?
Under the Germany-Philippines tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 15% 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 15% rate compares to a median of 15% across Germany's 49 active treaty partners, and 15% across Philippines's 28 active partners.
Network Comparison
Germany
Rank 36 of 49 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Netherlands (15%), Norway (15%), New Zealand (15%)
Higher rates with: Pakistan (15%), Poland (15%), Portugal (15%)
Philippines
Rank 5 of 28 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Canada (15%), Switzerland (15%), China (15%)
Higher rates with: Denmark (15%), Spain (15%), France (15%)