What is the dividend withholding rate between Spain and Japan?
Under the Spain-Japan 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 Spain's 40 active treaty partners, and 15% across Japan's 47 active partners.
Network Comparison
Spain
Rank 25 of 40 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Ireland (15%), India (15%), Italy (15%)
Higher rates with: South Korea (15%), Luxembourg (15%), Mexico (15%)
Japan
Rank 26 of 47 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Czech Republic (15%), Germany (15%), Denmark (15%)
Higher rates with: Finland (15%), Indonesia (15%), Ireland (15%)