What is the dividend withholding rate between Australia and Norway?
Under the Australia-Norway 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 Norway's 40 active partners.
Network Comparison
Australia
Rank 33 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Mexico (15%), Malaysia (15%), Netherlands (15%)
Higher rates with: New Zealand (15%), Pakistan (15%), Poland (15%)
Norway
Rank 5 of 40 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: India (10%), Romania (10%), Russia (10%)
Higher rates with: Belgium (15%), Brazil (15%), Canada (15%)