What Do Foreign Investors Need to Know About Recovering Dividend Withholding Tax in Finland?

Finland generally charges dividend withholding tax (WHT) at 30% for non-resident individuals and 20% for non-resident corporate entities. A 35% rate applies to dividends on nominee-registered shares in Finnish listed companies when the required beneficiary information is unavailable. The Finnish Tax Administration, known as Vero, refunds excess WHT where treaty entitlement, domestic exemptions or applicable […]