What is the dividend withholding rate between Cyprus and Ireland?
Under the Cyprus-Ireland 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 Cyprus's 25 active treaty partners, and 15% across Ireland's 33 active partners.
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Cyprus
Rank 18 of 25 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: France (15%), United Kingdom (15%), Hungary (15%)
Higher rates with: India (15%), Italy (15%), Netherlands (15%)
Ireland
Rank 11 of 33 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Canada (15%), Switzerland (15%), Chile (15%)
Higher rates with: Czech Republic (15%), Germany (15%), Denmark (15%)