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What is the dividend withholding rate between Belgium and Cyprus?

Under the Belgium-Cyprus tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 15% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 10% 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 Belgium's 39 active treaty partners, and 15% across Cyprus's 25 active partners.

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Belgium

Rank 8 of 39 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Canada (15%), Switzerland (15%), Chile (15%)

Higher rates with: Czech Republic (15%), Germany (15%), Spain (15%)

Cyprus

Rank 10 of 25 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Singapore (10%), South Africa (10%), Australia (15%)

Higher rates with: Canada (15%), Switzerland (15%), Germany (15%)

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Data last reviewed: 2026-04-07

Important: Treaty rates require proper claim forms (e.g., IRS Form W-8BEN for U.S. treaties, HMRC DT-Individual for U.K. treaties, CRA Form NR301 for Canadian treaties) filed before payment. Limitation on Benefits (LOB) provisions may restrict eligibility. A 0% withholding rate does not mean no tax — the residence country may still tax the income. This is not tax advice.

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