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What is the dividend withholding rate between Egypt and Poland?

Under the Egypt-Poland tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 12% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 12% 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 12% rate compares to a median of 15% across Egypt's 28 active treaty partners, and 15% across Poland's 40 active partners.

Network Comparison

Egypt

Rank 9 of 28 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Malaysia (10%), Sweden (10%), Spain (12%)

Higher rates with: Australia (15%), Canada (15%), Switzerland (15%)

Poland

Rank 13 of 40 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Russia (10%), Singapore (10%), Slovak Republic (10%)

Higher rates with: Austria (15%), Australia (15%), Belgium (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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