What is the dividend withholding rate between Belgium and France?
Under the Belgium-France 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 France's 49 active partners.
Network Comparison
Belgium
Rank 13 of 39 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Germany (15%), Spain (15%), Finland (15%)
Higher rates with: United Kingdom (15%), Greece (15%), Hungary (15%)
France
Rank 13 of 49 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: United Arab Emirates (15%), Austria (15%), Australia (15%)
Higher rates with: Canada (15%), Switzerland (15%), Chile (15%)