Italy Dividend Withholding Tax
Complete guide for international investors โ rates, reclaim deadlines, and which forms to file.
Last updated 2026-09-27
Italy withholds 26.0% on dividends paid to non-resident investors. If you live in a country with a tax treaty, you can reclaim the difference between that rate and your treaty rate by filing a refund claim with the Agenzia delle Entrate within 4 years. Treaty rates for investors resident elsewhere range from 10% to 15%; the most common, 15%, leaves 11.0 percentage points to recover.
- Standard Dividend WHT
- 26.0%
- Most Common Treaty Rate
- 15%
- Reclaimable at That Rate
- 11.0%
- Reclaim Deadline
- 4yr
Form Form A โ Dividend WHT Treaty Refund (Italy)
Calculate your refund from ItalyAbout Italy's Withholding Tax
Italy applies 26% ritenuta alla fonte on dividends and interest to non-residents. Treaty countries can reclaim to their applicable rate (typically 15%). Italian bureaucracy can make reclaims slow โ allow 12-18 months for processing.
Available Forms
Official fileable form. Filing channel: the Centro Operativo di Pescara (Agenzia delle Entrate). Requires the residence-state tax authority's certification on the form's own CERTIFICATION block before submission; the cover page must be submitted with it.
Deadline: 4 years
Reclaim by Investor Residence Country
How much investors from each country can reclaim from Italy's 26.0% withholding tax. Click your residence country for a detailed guide.
| Your residence country | Standard WHT | Treaty rate | Reclaimable | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ต๐ฑPoland | 26.0% | 10% | 16.0% | |
| ๐ธ๐ฌSingapore | 26.0% | 10% | 16.0% | |
| ๐บ๐ธUnited States | 26.0% | 15% | 11.0% | |
| ๐ฌ๐งUnited Kingdom | 26.0% | 15% | 11.0% | |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | 26.0% | 15% | 11.0% | |
| ๐ซ๐ทFrance | 26.0% | 15% | 11.0% | |
| ๐ช๐ธSpain | 26.0% | 15% | 11.0% | |
| ๐ณ๐ฑNetherlands | 26.0% | 15% | 11.0% | |
| ๐ง๐ชBelgium | 26.0% | 15% | 11.0% | |
| ๐จ๐ญSwitzerland | 26.0% | 15% | 11.0% | |
| ๐ธ๐ชSweden | 26.0% | 15% | 11.0% | |
| ๐ณ๐ดNorway | 26.0% | 15% | 11.0% | |
| ๐ฉ๐ฐDenmark | 26.0% | 15% | 11.0% | |
| ๐ซ๐ฎFinland | 26.0% | 15% | 11.0% | |
| ๐ฆ๐นAustria | 26.0% | 15% | 11.0% | |
| ๐ต๐นPortugal | 26.0% | 15% | 11.0% | |
| ๐ฎ๐ชIreland | 26.0% | 15% | 11.0% | |
| ๐ฑ๐บLuxembourg | 26.0% | 15% | 11.0% | |
| ๐ฆ๐บAustralia | 26.0% | 15% | 11.0% | |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | 26.0% | 15% | 11.0% | |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | 26.0% | 15% | 11.0% |
* Treaty rates shown are standard DTT dividend rates. Lower rates may apply to substantial shareholdings. Consult your tax advisor for your specific situation.
How to reclaim Italy withholding tax
- 1
Confirm the tax withheld
Check your dividend voucher or broker statement โ Italy should show 26.0% withheld at source.
- 2
Get a certificate of tax residence
Request a certificate of tax residence from your home country's tax authority for the year the dividend was paid.
- 3
Complete Form A โ Dividend WHT Treaty Refund (Italy)
Fill in the Italy reclaim form with your dividend amounts and the tax withheld.
- 4
Submit before the deadline
File your claim with the Agenzia delle Entrate within 4 years.
Frequently asked questions
How much Italy dividend withholding tax can I reclaim?
Italy withholds 26.0%. Treaty rates for investors resident elsewhere range from 10% to 15%; the most common, 15%, leaves 11.0 percentage points to recover. Your exact treaty rate depends on your country of residence.
What is the deadline to reclaim Italy withholding tax?
4 years, counted (in most cases) from the end of the year the dividend was paid. After the deadline the claim is time-barred and the overpaid tax cannot be recovered.
Which form do I use to reclaim Italy withholding tax?
Form A โ Dividend WHT Treaty Refund (Italy) โ Official fileable form. Filing channel: the Centro Operativo di Pescara (Agenzia delle Entrate). Requires the residence-state tax authority's certification on the form's own CERTIFICATION block before submission; the cover page must be submitted with it.. It is submitted to the Agenzia delle Entrate.
Do I need a certificate of tax residence?
Yes. Most tax authorities require a certificate of tax residence from your home country to grant the reduced treaty rate on a withholding tax reclaim.
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