What is the dividend withholding rate between Hungary and Slovak Republic?
Under the Hungary-Slovak Republic tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 15% 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 15% rate compares to a median of 15% across Hungary's 31 active treaty partners, and 15% across Slovak Republic's 29 active partners.
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Hungary
Rank 29 of 31 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Netherlands (15%), Romania (15%), Sweden (15%)
Higher rates with: Turkey (15%), South Africa (15%)
Slovak Republic
Rank 21 of 29 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Spain (15%), Finland (15%), United Kingdom (15%)
Higher rates with: Ireland (15%), Israel (15%), India (15%)