What is the dividend withholding rate between Australia and Belgium?
Under the Australia-Belgium 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 Australia's 48 active treaty partners, and 15% across Belgium's 39 active partners.
Network Comparison
Australia
Rank 5 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Saudi Arabia (5%), United Arab Emirates (15%), Austria (15%)
Higher rates with: Canada (15%), Switzerland (15%), Chile (15%)
Belgium
Rank 4 of 39 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: China (10%), Russia (10%), Austria (15%)
Higher rates with: Canada (15%), Switzerland (15%), Chile (15%)