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.
Network Comparison
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%)