What is the dividend withholding rate between Italy and Portugal?
Under the Italy-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 Italy's 47 active treaty partners, and 15% across Portugal's 28 active partners.
Network Comparison
Italy
Rank 39 of 47 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: New Zealand (15%), Philippines (15%), Pakistan (15%)
Higher rates with: Sweden (15%), Singapore (15%), Slovak Republic (15%)
Portugal
Rank 22 of 28 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Ireland (15%), Israel (15%), India (15%)
Higher rates with: South Korea (15%), Norway (15%), Poland (15%)