What is the dividend withholding rate between Hungary and Romania?
Under the Hungary-Romania 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 Hungary's 31 active treaty partners, and 15% across Romania's 30 active partners.
Network Comparison
Hungary
Rank 27 of 31 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Ireland (15%), Israel (15%), Netherlands (15%)
Higher rates with: Sweden (15%), Slovak Republic (15%), Turkey (15%)
Romania
Rank 26 of 30 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: France (15%), United Kingdom (15%), Greece (15%)
Higher rates with: Netherlands (15%), Poland (15%), Turkey (15%)