What is the dividend withholding rate between Germany and Poland?
Under the Germany-Poland 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 Poland's 40 active partners.
Network Comparison
Germany
Rank 38 of 49 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: New Zealand (15%), Philippines (15%), Pakistan (15%)
Higher rates with: Portugal (15%), Romania (15%), Russia (15%)
Poland
Rank 21 of 40 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Switzerland (15%), Chile (15%), Colombia (15%)
Higher rates with: Denmark (15%), Spain (15%), Finland (15%)