What is the dividend withholding rate between Australia and Philippines?
Under the Australia-Philippines tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 25% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 15% 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 25% rate compares to a median of 15% across Australia's 48 active treaty partners, and 15% across Philippines's 28 active partners.
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Australia
Rank 48 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: United States (15%), Vietnam (15%), South Africa (15%)
Philippines
Rank 22 of 28 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: India (20%), Thailand (20%), Austria (25%)
Higher rates with: Brazil (25%), United Kingdom (25%), South Korea (25%)