What is the dividend withholding rate between Germany and Luxembourg?
Under the Germany-Luxembourg 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 Germany's 49 active treaty partners, and 15% across Luxembourg's 27 active partners.
Network Comparison
Germany
Rank 31 of 49 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Italy (15%), Japan (15%), South Korea (15%)
Higher rates with: Mexico (15%), Netherlands (15%), Norway (15%)
Luxembourg
Rank 11 of 27 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Brazil (15%), Canada (15%), Switzerland (15%)
Higher rates with: Denmark (15%), Spain (15%), Finland (15%)