What is the dividend withholding rate between France and Ireland?
Under the France-Ireland 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 Ireland's 33 active partners.
Network Comparison
France
Rank 28 of 49 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Greece (15%), Hungary (15%), Indonesia (15%)
Higher rates with: Israel (15%), Italy (15%), South Korea (15%)
Ireland
Rank 17 of 33 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Denmark (15%), Spain (15%), Finland (15%)
Higher rates with: United Kingdom (15%), Greece (15%), Hungary (15%)