What is the dividend withholding rate between Germany and Turkey?
Under the Germany-Turkey 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 Turkey's 37 active partners.
Network Comparison
Germany
Rank 46 of 49 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Singapore (15%), Slovak Republic (15%), Thailand (15%)
Higher rates with: United States (15%), Vietnam (15%), South Africa (15%)
Turkey
Rank 12 of 37 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Austria (15%), Australia (15%), Switzerland (15%)
Higher rates with: Egypt (15%), Spain (15%), Finland (15%)