What is the dividend withholding rate between Italy and Russia?
Under the Italy-Russia 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 10% across Russia's 27 active partners.
Network Comparison
Italy
Rank 7 of 47 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Hungary (10%), Poland (10%), Romania (10%)
Higher rates with: Saudi Arabia (10%), Austria (15%), Australia (15%)
Russia
Rank 9 of 27 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Denmark (10%), Hungary (10%), India (10%)
Higher rates with: South Korea (10%), Norway (10%), Poland (10%)