What is the dividend withholding rate between Trinidad and Tobago and United States?
Under the Trinidad and Tobago-United States tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 30% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 30% 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 30% rate compares to a median of 30% across Trinidad and Tobago's 1 active treaty partners, and 15% across United States's 64 active partners.
Network Comparison
Trinidad and Tobago
Rank 1 of 1 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
United States
Rank 64 of 64 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Philippines (25%), Greece (30%), Pakistan (30%)
Sources
- United States Treaty Reference(treaty text)
- IRS Table 1 (Withholding Rates)(rate table)
Data last reviewed: 2026-04-07