What is the dividend withholding rate between Australia and Portugal?
Under the Australia-Portugal 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 Portugal's 28 active partners.
Network Comparison
Australia
Rank 37 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: New Zealand (15%), Pakistan (15%), Poland (15%)
Higher rates with: Romania (15%), Russia (15%), Sweden (15%)
Portugal
Rank 9 of 28 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Netherlands (10%), Sweden (10%), Austria (15%)
Higher rates with: Belgium (15%), Brazil (15%), Canada (15%)