What is the dividend withholding rate between Ireland and South Africa?
Under the Ireland-South Africa 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 Ireland's 33 active treaty partners, and 15% across South Africa's 37 active partners.
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Ireland
Rank 33 of 33 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Sweden (15%), Slovak Republic (15%), United States (15%)
South Africa
Rank 23 of 37 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Greece (15%), Hungary (15%), Indonesia (15%)
Higher rates with: Israel (15%), Italy (15%), Japan (15%)