What is the dividend withholding rate between Australia and Russia?
Under the Australia-Russia 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 10% across Russia's 27 active partners.
Network Comparison
Australia
Rank 39 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Poland (15%), Portugal (15%), Romania (15%)
Higher rates with: Sweden (15%), Singapore (15%), Slovak Republic (15%)
Russia
Rank 18 of 27 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Turkey (10%), Finland (12%), Austria (15%)
Higher rates with: Brazil (15%), Switzerland (15%), Germany (15%)