Beneficial owners recognised for tax purposes – Canada

04.01.2024

The following types of beneficial owner are recognised for tax purposes in Canada for Canadian dividend distribution paid via Clearstream Banking:

Equities

Beneficial owner

Tax rate

Non-residents of a double taxation treaty country (DTT) where the applicable rates of Canadian withholding tax are the same as the rates specified in the Canada – United States Tax Treaty (that is, 15%) and who qualify as a non-resident as per the requirements stated in the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) Form NR301

Tax treaty rates that are the same as the rates specified in the Canada – United States Tax Treaty (that is, 15%)

Non-resident tax-exempt entities

0%

Canadian residents

25%