What is the dividend withholding rate between Portugal and United States?
Under the Portugal-United States 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 Portugal's 28 active treaty partners, and 15% across United States's 64 active partners.
Network Comparison
Portugal
Rank 27 of 28 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Norway (15%), Poland (15%), Turkey (15%)
Higher rates with: South Africa (15%)
United States
Rank 47 of 64 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Norway (15%), New Zealand (15%), Poland (15%)
Higher rates with: Sweden (15%), Singapore (15%), Slovenia (15%)
Sources
- United States Treaty Reference(treaty text)
- IRS Table 1 (Withholding Rates)(rate table)
Data last reviewed: 2026-04-07