What is the dividend withholding rate between Switzerland and Hungary?
Under the Switzerland-Hungary tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 10% 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 10% rate compares to a median of 15% across Switzerland's 49 active treaty partners, and 15% across Hungary's 31 active partners.
Network Comparison
Switzerland
Rank 6 of 49 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: China (10%), Finland (10%), Hong Kong (10%)
Higher rates with: India (10%), Japan (10%), Vietnam (10%)
Hungary
Rank 2 of 31 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Austria (10%)
Higher rates with: China (10%), Greece (10%), India (10%)