What is the dividend withholding rate between France and India?
Under the France-India tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 10% 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 10% rate compares to a median of 15% across France's 49 active treaty partners, and 10% across India's 48 active partners.
Network Comparison
France
Rank 7 of 49 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: China (10%), Czech Republic (10%), Hong Kong (10%)
Higher rates with: Japan (10%), Slovak Republic (10%), United Arab Emirates (15%)
India
Rank 10 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Colombia (10%), Czech Republic (10%), Finland (10%)
Higher rates with: Hong Kong (10%), Hungary (10%), Ireland (10%)