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Tax Foundation · Jul 17, 2026
How Withholding Taxes Affect Cross-Border Investment in Europe
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Bottom Line
💡 How Withholding Taxes Affect Cross-Border Investment in Europe. General industry update.
Summary
Because withholding taxes can create double taxation and administrative friction even where foreign tax credits are available, the European Commission’s 2026 Tax Omnibus proposal to eliminate them on dividend, interest, and royalty payments between EU companies regardless of holding percentage would foster stronger cross-border savings and investment.
Classification
Category: backgroundPriority: informationalReason: General tax news
Applies To
payrollinternational
Affected Groups
Payroll/employment tax specialists, International tax practitioners
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