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What is the dividend withholding rate between France and United Kingdom?

Under the France-United Kingdom 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 France's 49 active treaty partners, and 15% across United Kingdom's 54 active partners.

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France

Rank 24 of 49 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Egypt (15%), Spain (15%), Finland (15%)

Higher rates with: Greece (15%), Hungary (15%), Indonesia (15%)

United Kingdom

Rank 24 of 54 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Egypt (15%), Spain (15%), Finland (15%)

Higher rates with: Greece (15%), Hong Kong (15%), Croatia (15%)

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Data last reviewed: 2026-04-07

Important: Treaty rates require proper claim forms (e.g., IRS Form W-8BEN for U.S. treaties, HMRC DT-Individual for U.K. treaties, CRA Form NR301 for Canadian treaties) filed before payment. Limitation on Benefits (LOB) provisions may restrict eligibility. A 0% withholding rate does not mean no tax — the residence country may still tax the income. This is not tax advice.

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