What is the dividend withholding rate between Cyprus and Sweden?
Under the Cyprus-Sweden 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 Sweden's 44 active partners.
Network Comparison
Cyprus
Rank 23 of 25 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Italy (15%), Netherlands (15%), Norway (15%)
Higher rates with: United States (15%), Greece (25%)
Sweden
Rank 16 of 44 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Canada (15%), Switzerland (15%), Colombia (15%)
Higher rates with: Germany (15%), Denmark (15%), Spain (15%)