What is the dividend withholding rate between Ireland and Portugal?
Under the Ireland-Portugal 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 Ireland's 33 active treaty partners, and 15% across Portugal's 28 active partners.
Network Comparison
Ireland
Rank 29 of 33 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Norway (15%), New Zealand (15%), Poland (15%)
Higher rates with: Sweden (15%), Slovak Republic (15%), United States (15%)
Portugal
Rank 19 of 28 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Finland (15%), France (15%), United Kingdom (15%)
Higher rates with: Israel (15%), India (15%), Italy (15%)