What is the dividend withholding rate between Finland and Russia?
Under the Finland-Russia tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 12% 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 12% rate compares to a median of 15% across Finland's 34 active treaty partners, and 10% across Russia's 27 active partners.
Network Comparison
Finland
Rank 8 of 34 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Hong Kong (10%), India (10%), Singapore (10%)
Higher rates with: Australia (15%), Belgium (15%), Brazil (15%)
Russia
Rank 16 of 27 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Singapore (10%), Slovak Republic (10%), Turkey (10%)
Higher rates with: Austria (15%), Australia (15%), Brazil (15%)