What is the dividend withholding rate between Australia and Ireland?
Under the Australia-Ireland 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 Ireland's 33 active partners.
Network Comparison
Australia
Rank 23 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Hong Kong (15%), Hungary (15%), Indonesia (15%)
Higher rates with: Israel (15%), India (15%), Italy (15%)
Ireland
Rank 6 of 33 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Hong Kong (10%), India (10%), Singapore (10%)
Higher rates with: Belgium (15%), Canada (15%), Switzerland (15%)