What is the dividend withholding rate between Germany and Egypt?
Under the Germany-Egypt 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 Germany's 49 active treaty partners, and 15% across Egypt's 28 active partners.
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Germany
Rank 17 of 49 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Cyprus (15%), Czech Republic (15%), Denmark (15%)
Higher rates with: Spain (15%), Finland (15%), France (15%)
Egypt
Rank 13 of 28 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Australia (15%), Canada (15%), Switzerland (15%)
Higher rates with: France (15%), United Kingdom (15%), India (15%)