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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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