What is the dividend withholding rate between Italy and Romania?
Under the Italy-Romania 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 Italy's 47 active treaty partners, and 15% across Romania's 30 active partners.
Network Comparison
Italy
Rank 6 of 47 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Hong Kong (10%), Hungary (10%), Poland (10%)
Higher rates with: Russia (10%), Saudi Arabia (10%), Austria (15%)
Romania
Rank 7 of 30 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Cyprus (10%), Czech Republic (10%), India (10%)
Higher rates with: Japan (10%), South Korea (10%), Norway (10%)