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What is the dividend withholding rate between Austria and India?

Under the Austria-India tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 10% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 10% 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 Austria's 36 active treaty partners, and 10% across India's 48 active partners.

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Austria

Rank 9 of 36 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Egypt (10%), Finland (10%), Hungary (10%)

Higher rates with: Slovak Republic (10%), Australia (15%), Belgium (15%)

India

Rank 4 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Brazil (0%), Saudi Arabia (5%), United Arab Emirates (10%)

Higher rates with: Switzerland (10%), China (10%), Colombia (10%)

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Data last reviewed: 2026-04-07

Important: Treaty rates require proper claim forms (e.g., IRS Form W-8BEN for U.S. treaties, HMRC DT-Individual for U.K. treaties, CRA Form NR301 for Canadian treaties) filed before payment. Limitation on Benefits (LOB) provisions may restrict eligibility. A 0% withholding rate does not mean no tax — the residence country may still tax the income. This is not tax advice.

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