What is the dividend withholding rate between Canada and Denmark?
Under the Canada-Denmark tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 15% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 5% 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 Canada's 51 active treaty partners, and 15% across Denmark's 36 active partners.
Network Comparison
Canada
Rank 13 of 51 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Cyprus (15%), Czech Republic (15%), Germany (15%)
Higher rates with: Egypt (15%), Spain (15%), Finland (15%)
Denmark
Rank 5 of 36 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Portugal (10%), Russia (10%), Australia (15%)
Higher rates with: Switzerland (15%), Chile (15%), Cyprus (15%)