What is the dividend withholding rate between Spain and Philippines?
Under the Spain-Philippines tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 15% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 10% 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 Spain's 40 active treaty partners, and 15% across Philippines's 28 active partners.
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Spain
Rank 31 of 40 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Mexico (15%), Netherlands (15%), New Zealand (15%)
Higher rates with: Poland (15%), Portugal (15%), Romania (15%)
Philippines
Rank 7 of 28 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: China (15%), Germany (15%), Denmark (15%)
Higher rates with: France (15%), Israel (15%), Italy (15%)