What is the dividend withholding rate between India and Italy?
Under the India-Italy tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 15% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 15% 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 10% across India's 48 active treaty partners, and 15% across Italy's 47 active partners.
Network Comparison
India
Rank 37 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: United Kingdom (15%), Greece (15%), Indonesia (15%)
Higher rates with: South Korea (15%), New Zealand (15%), Pakistan (15%)
Italy
Rank 29 of 47 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Indonesia (15%), Ireland (15%), Israel (15%)
Higher rates with: Japan (15%), South Korea (15%), Luxembourg (15%)