What is the dividend withholding rate between Russia and Sweden?
Under the Russia-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 10% across Russia's 27 active treaty partners, and 15% across Sweden's 44 active partners.
Network Comparison
Russia
Rank 26 of 27 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: France (15%), Japan (15%), Netherlands (15%)
Higher rates with: South Africa (15%)
Sweden
Rank 38 of 44 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Philippines (15%), Pakistan (15%), Poland (15%)
Higher rates with: Singapore (15%), Thailand (15%), Turkey (15%)