Czech Republic – France Tax Treaty
The Czech Republic-France tax treaty caps withholding on dividends at 10% for portfolio investors and 0% for qualifying direct investment, with interest payments fully exempt at 0%. Royalty rates vary by category, from 5% on copyright to 10% on film and television. Private pensions are taxable only in the country of residence, with no withholding at source. This is one of 34 active treaties in Czech Republic's network and one of 49 in France's. The general dividend rate of 10% is below the median in both countries' treaty networks (Czech Republic: 15%, France: 15%).
Verified data
Financial Administration Tax Treaties (financnisprava.cz) (Treaty list verified April 2026. Rates from individual treaty texts (Articles 10-12).)
Withholding Rate Summary
Source: Czech Republic Treaty Reference| Income Type | Treaty Rate | Statutory Rate (Czech Republic) |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends (general) Portfolio investors | 10%saves 5% | 15% |
| Dividends (qualified) Beneficial owner is a company holding >= 10% of voting stock | 0%saves 15% | 15% |
| Interest Bank interest, bonds, loans | 0%saves 15% | 15% |
| Royalties (avg) Patents, copyright, know-how, film/TV | 6.3% | — |
| Pensions Private pension distributions | 0% | — |
| Social Security Government social security benefits | 0% | — |
“Treaty Rate” is the maximum withholding permitted under this treaty. The actual effective rate may be lower if domestic law provides a more favorable rate independently. “Statutory Rate (Czech Republic)” shows the rate that applies when no treaty benefit is claimed. Qualified dividend rate requires: Beneficial owner is a company holding >= 10% of voting stock.
Dividends
The general dividend rate of 10% applies to portfolio investors. A reduced rate of 0% is available when beneficial owner is a company holding >= 10% of voting stock. Without the treaty, the statutory withholding rate on dividends is 15%.
Source: Czech Republic Treaty Reference
Interest
Interest payments (bank interest, bonds, loans) are subject to 0% withholding under this treaty, compared to the 15% statutory rate. Interest is fully exempt from source-country withholding under this treaty.
Source: Czech Republic Treaty Reference
Royalties
Royalty withholding rates vary by the type of intellectual property. This treaty distinguishes 4 categories, with rates ranging from 5% to 10%.
Source: Czech Republic Treaty Reference
Pensions & Social Security
Private pension distributions are taxable only in the country of residence, with no withholding at source. Government social security benefits are exempt from source-country withholding.
Source: Czech Republic Treaty Reference
Comparative Context
🇨🇿Czech Republic's Network
Among Czech Republic's 34 active treaty partners, the 10% general dividend rate ranks 5th (median: 15%).
| Partner | Rate |
|---|---|
| Austria | 10% |
| China | 10% |
| Cyprus | 10% |
| France (this treaty) | 10% |
| India | 10% |
| South Korea | 10% |
| Netherlands | 10% |
🇫🇷France's Network
Among France's 49 active treaty partners, the 10% general dividend rate ranks 5th (median: 15%).
| Partner | Rate |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | 5% |
| China | 10% |
| Czech Republic (this treaty) | 10% |
| Hong Kong | 10% |
| India | 10% |
| Japan | 10% |