What is the dividend withholding rate between Canada and United Kingdom?
Under the Canada-United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom's 54 active partners.
Network Comparison
Canada
Rank 18 of 51 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Spain (15%), Finland (15%), France (15%)
Higher rates with: Greece (15%), Hong Kong (15%), Croatia (15%)
United Kingdom
Rank 12 of 54 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Belgium (15%), Bulgaria (15%), Brazil (15%)
Higher rates with: Switzerland (15%), Chile (15%), Colombia (15%)