Dividend Withholding Tax in Spain
Dividend Withholding Tax in Spain MAY 15, 2018 | BACKGROUND Spain levies dividend withholding tax. The Spanish dividend withholding tax rate is 19%. Spanish dividend withholding tax recovery (forms to use, statute of limitations) How to get a refund of Spanish dividend withholding tax Spanish dividend withholding tax may be reduced, or in some situations [&h
What is a Dividend Voucher?
What is a Dividend Voucher? MAY 11, 2018 | BACKGROUND A dividend voucher is a document that is issued to a shareholder when a dividend is paid. It shows the amount of dividend paid to the shareholder account, and the amount of withholding tax. Other names used are for example ‘proof of final distribution’ or […]
Dividend Withholding Tax in Germany
Dividend Withholding Tax in Germany MAY 7, 2018 | BACKGROUND Germany levies dividend withholding tax. The German dividend withholding tax rate is 25%. However, a so called solidarity surcharge applies, bringing the total effective tax rate to 26.375%. The rate applies to both domestic and cross border dividend distributions. German dividend withholding tax r
Dividend Withholding Tax in Canada
Dividend Withholding Tax in Canada MAY 4, 2018 | BACKGROUND Canada levies dividend withholding tax. The Canadian dividend withholding tax rate on distributions to foreign shareholders is 25%. Canadian dividend withholding tax recovery (forms to use, statute of limitations) How to get a refund of Canadian dividend withholding tax Canadian dividend withholding
Dividend withholding tax: the 4 most important things to take into account
Dividend withholding tax: the 4 most important things to take into account APRIL 29, 2018 | BACKGROUND What is dividend withholding tax? When companies distribute profits to their shareholders this is called a dividend. Dividend withholding tax is a tax that is levied on the payment of dividends. It is called a withholding tax because […]
Dividend Withholding Tax in Switzerland
Dividend Withholding Tax in Switzerland APRIL 29, 2018 | BACKGROUND Switzerland levies dividend withholding tax. The Swiss dividend withholding tax rate is 35%. Swiss dividend withholding tax recovery (forms to use, statute of limitations) How to get a refund of Swiss dividend withholding tax Swiss dividend withholding tax may be reduced, or in some situatio
Dividend Tax Withholding Per Country: The Differences in Rates and Rules
Dividend Tax Withholding Per Country: The Differences in Rates and Rules APRIL 26, 2018 | BACKGROUND Most countries levy a withholding tax on the payment of dividends. Countries are free to determine whether or not to levy dividend withholding tax, and which rates to apply. Rates vary from 5% to 35%, or more. Dividend withholding […]
Dividend Withholding Tax in Ireland
Dividend Withholding Tax in Ireland APRIL 20, 2018 | BACKGROUND Ireland levies dividend withholding tax. The Irish dividend withholding tax rate is 25%. Irish dividend withholding tax recovery (forms to use, statute of limitations) How to get a refund of Irish dividend withholding tax Ireland has rather broad exemptions and refund provisions under its domest
Dividend Withholding Tax in France
Dividend Withholding Tax in France APRIL 19, 2018 | BACKGROUND France levies dividend withholding tax. The French dividend withholding tax rate on distributions to foreign corporate shareholders is 28% (2021). The French dividend withholding tax rate on distributions to foreign individual shareholders is 12.8% (2021). French dividend withholding tax recovery
Dividend Withholding Tax in Australia
Dividend Withholding Tax in Australia APRIL 16, 2018 | BACKGROUND Australia levies dividend withholding tax. The Australian dividend withholding tax rate on“unfranked” distributions to foreign shareholders is 30%. “Franked” dividends are exempt from withholding tax. Franked dividends are dividends distributed from profits that have been subject to Au