What is the dividend withholding rate between Finland and Japan?
Under the Finland-Japan 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 Finland's 34 active treaty partners, and 15% across Japan's 47 active partners.
Network Comparison
Finland
Rank 22 of 34 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Hungary (15%), Ireland (15%), Italy (15%)
Higher rates with: South Korea (15%), Luxembourg (15%), Netherlands (15%)
Japan
Rank 27 of 47 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Germany (15%), Denmark (15%), Spain (15%)
Higher rates with: Indonesia (15%), Ireland (15%), Israel (15%)