What is the dividend withholding rate between Ireland and Sweden?
Under the Ireland-Sweden 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 Sweden's 44 active partners.
Network Comparison
Ireland
Rank 30 of 33 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: New Zealand (15%), Poland (15%), Portugal (15%)
Higher rates with: Slovak Republic (15%), United States (15%), South Africa (15%)
Sweden
Rank 26 of 44 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Greece (15%), Hungary (15%), Indonesia (15%)
Higher rates with: Israel (15%), Italy (15%), South Korea (15%)