What is the dividend withholding rate between Cyprus and Norway?
Under the Cyprus-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 Cyprus's 25 active treaty partners, and 15% across Norway's 40 active partners.
Network Comparison
Cyprus
Rank 22 of 25 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: India (15%), Italy (15%), Netherlands (15%)
Higher rates with: Sweden (15%), United States (15%), Greece (25%)
Norway
Rank 13 of 40 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Chile (15%), China (15%), Colombia (15%)
Higher rates with: Czech Republic (15%), Germany (15%), Denmark (15%)