How are pensions taxed under the Romania-Sweden tax treaty?
Under the Romania-Sweden tax treaty, private pensions are generally taxable only in the country of residence β meaning no withholding tax applies at source (0%). This is favorable for retirees who have moved between the two countries, as their pension income will not be subject to double taxation. Government pensions may have different rules under a separate treaty article. This 0% rate compares to a median of 0% across Romania's 30 active treaty partners, and 0% across Sweden's 44 active partners.
Network Comparison
Romania
Rank 26 of 30 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Netherlands (0%), Norway (0%), Poland (0%)
Higher rates with: Slovak Republic (0%), Turkey (0%), United States (0%)
Sweden
Rank 36 of 44 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Pakistan (0%), Poland (0%), Portugal (0%)
Higher rates with: Russia (0%), Singapore (0%), Slovak Republic (0%)