🇧🇷↔🇫🇷

What is the dividend withholding rate between Brazil and France?

Under the Brazil-France tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 0% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 0% 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 0% rate compares to a median of 15% across Brazil's 25 active treaty partners, and 15% across France's 49 active partners.

Network Comparison

Brazil

Rank 3 of 25 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Australia (0%), Germany (0%)

Higher rates with: India (0%), South Korea (0%), Netherlands (0%)

France

Rank 1 of 49 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Higher rates with: Malaysia (0%), Saudi Arabia (5%), China (10%)

Sources

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.

Related Questions: Brazil - France