What is the dividend withholding rate between Canada and India?
Under the Canada-India tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 25% 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 25% rate compares to a median of 15% across Canada's 51 active treaty partners, and 10% across India's 48 active partners.
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Canada
Rank 51 of 51 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: South Africa (15%), Turkey (20%), Brazil (25%)
India
Rank 47 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Turkey (15%), Philippines (20%), Thailand (20%)
Higher rates with: United States (25%)