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What is the dividend withholding rate between France and Saudi Arabia?

Under the France-Saudi Arabia tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 5% 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 5% rate compares to a median of 15% across France's 49 active treaty partners, and 5% across Saudi Arabia's 23 active partners.

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France

Rank 3 of 49 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Brazil (0%), Malaysia (0%)

Higher rates with: China (10%), Czech Republic (10%), Hong Kong (10%)

Saudi Arabia

Rank 9 of 23 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Germany (5%), Egypt (5%), Spain (5%)

Higher rates with: United Kingdom (5%), India (5%), Malaysia (5%)

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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 β€” the residence country may still tax the income. This is not tax advice.

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