What is the dividend withholding rate between Brazil and Italy?
Under the Brazil-Italy tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 15% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 15% 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 Brazil's 25 active treaty partners, and 15% across Italy's 47 active partners.
Network Comparison
Brazil
Rank 17 of 25 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Finland (15%), United Kingdom (15%), Hungary (15%)
Higher rates with: Luxembourg (15%), Mexico (15%), Norway (15%)
Italy
Rank 12 of 47 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Austria (15%), Australia (15%), Belgium (15%)
Higher rates with: Canada (15%), Switzerland (15%), Colombia (15%)