What is the dividend withholding rate between France and Slovak Republic?
Under the France-Slovak Republic 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 15% across Slovak Republic's 29 active partners.
Network Comparison
France
Rank 9 of 49 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Hong Kong (10%), India (10%), Japan (10%)
Higher rates with: United Arab Emirates (15%), Austria (15%), Australia (15%)
Slovak Republic
Rank 3 of 29 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Austria (10%), China (10%)
Higher rates with: South Korea (10%), Netherlands (10%), Poland (10%)