What is the dividend withholding rate between Switzerland and Ireland?
Under the Switzerland-Ireland tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 15% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 0% 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 Switzerland's 49 active treaty partners, and 15% across Ireland's 33 active partners.
Network Comparison
Switzerland
Rank 28 of 49 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: United Kingdom (15%), Greece (15%), Indonesia (15%)
Higher rates with: Israel (15%), Italy (15%), South Korea (15%)
Ireland
Rank 9 of 33 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Australia (15%), Belgium (15%), Canada (15%)
Higher rates with: Chile (15%), Cyprus (15%), Czech Republic (15%)