What is the dividend withholding rate between Finland and Italy?
Under the Finland-Italy 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 Finland's 34 active treaty partners, and 15% across Italy's 47 active partners.
Network Comparison
Finland
Rank 21 of 34 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: United Kingdom (15%), Hungary (15%), Ireland (15%)
Higher rates with: Japan (15%), South Korea (15%), Luxembourg (15%)
Italy
Rank 22 of 47 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Denmark (15%), Egypt (15%), Spain (15%)
Higher rates with: France (15%), United Kingdom (15%), Greece (15%)