What is the dividend withholding rate between Canada and Norway?
Under the Canada-Norway 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 Norway's 40 active partners.
Network Comparison
Canada
Rank 34 of 51 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Malaysia (15%), Nigeria (15%), Netherlands (15%)
Higher rates with: New Zealand (15%), Peru (15%), Philippines (15%)
Norway
Rank 8 of 40 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Australia (15%), Belgium (15%), Brazil (15%)
Higher rates with: Switzerland (15%), Chile (15%), China (15%)