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Withholding Tax Calculator

Calculate Canadian withholding tax rates on payments to non-residents using our comprehensive tax treaty calculator.

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Canadian Withholding Tax Calculator (2025)

Calculate Canadian withholding tax rates on payments to non-residents using our comprehensive tax treaty calculator. Updated for 2025 with current treaty rates, this tool helps you determine the correct withholding tax rates for dividends, interest, royalties, and other payments based on applicable tax treaties and domestic rates.

Supported Payment Types:

Dividends (eligible and non-eligible)
Interest payments
Royalties and licensing fees
Management and technical fees

Key Features:

Current tax treaty rates for 90+ countries
Automatic treaty vs. domestic rate comparison
Special conditions and exemptions
Updated for 2025 treaty modifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is withholding tax?

Withholding tax is a tax that is deducted at source from payments made to non-residents of Canada. This includes payments for services, royalties, dividends, and other types of income.

Who needs to pay withholding tax?

Canadian residents and corporations who make payments to non-residents are required to withhold tax and remit it to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on behalf of the non-resident.

What are the current withholding tax rates?

The standard withholding tax rate is 25% for most types of income. However, this rate may be reduced under tax treaties between Canada and other countries.

How do tax treaties affect withholding tax?

Tax treaties between Canada and other countries may reduce or eliminate withholding tax rates. The specific rates depend on the treaty provisions and the type of income being paid.

When do I need to remit withholding tax?

Withholding tax must be remitted to the CRA by the 15th day of the month following the month in which the payment was made to the non-resident.

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Rates accurate as of substantively enacted legislation. This calculator is for estimation purposes only.