Claim your Dividend Withholding Tax refund
Sprintax Dividends is a simple software solution for cross-border DWT reclaim, supporting individual and organizational investors
How does Sprintax Dividends help?
If you earn income through overseas investments – be it via a company ESOP, pension fund or trading platform – you may be subject to double taxation, first by foreign withholding tax and then by domestic income tax. Fortunately, depending on tax treaty agreements between the issuing country and your country of residence, you may be able to reclaim much or all of this tax, further boosting your investment return.
Sprintax Dividends is the simple software solution for reclaiming Dividend Withholding Tax (DWT). With built-in tax logic that accounts for treaty benefits and domestic laws, we calculate your estimated tax refund and prepare your ready-to-file application.
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Create your account
Create your Sprintax Dividends account here.
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Tell us about you
Answer some simple questions about your residency, shareholdings and dividend earnings.
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We’ll run the numbers
Our software will determine your tax treaty eligibility and provide an estimated refund for each tax year.
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Upload your documents
Upload your dividend statement and certificate of tax residency, if required.
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Claim your refund
Once your refund application is prepared, you can decide to self-file or have us manage it for you.
Who does Sprintax Dividends support?
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Participants
Individual Investors
Endowment Funds
Private Equity Firms
Organizational Investors
Transfer Agent / Custody Services
Why choose Sprintax Dividends?
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We make it super simple
No complicated tax paperwork, just 5 easy steps to claim your DWT refund.
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Expert tax support
Our team of tax professionals manages your application and is available to answer any questions.
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Trusted by names you know
We collaborate with companies across the US and Europe to help ESOP members reclaim DWT.
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Transparent pricing
We charge a flat fee for our service—no hidden costs, no surprises!
Feedback from Sprintax users
Good experience on swiss dividend withholding tax refund
I worked with sprintax on my Swiss dividend withholding tax refund. It was easy and painless and inexpensive to get this refund, though the timelines are long (not sprintax’s fault). They maintained great communication throughout.
New automated way of applying for Swiss DWT
New automated way of applying for Swiss DWT is very smooth.
Great way to file tax return on Swiss dividends
Great way to file tax return on Swiss dividends from the US. Sprintax makes is easy to answer questions from the tax form, upload documents, and get everything notarized and submitted. And they even wire the refund to you as a domestic wire instead of international. This is all for a very reasonable price. I just wish I had found them sooner.
Swiss dividend withholding tax for Canada
Elaine went above and beyond helping me to understand the process and necessary documents. The process of getting the Swiss DWT went very smooth with her support. Thank you Elaine!
Easeful & Professional Expert Support
Greatly simplified filing for refund of Swiss tax on dividends and the team provided clear and timely communication from start to finish. Fees are fair and similar to the costs incurred for notarization and international shipment of documents which I did on my own the year prior.
Partner with Sprintax Dividends
Managing cross-border ESOPs at your organization? Book a call with our partnerships team to learn more about how Sprintax Dividends can help.
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Save time for your team
Outsource your tax queries to Sprintax. Our team will be happy to answer your employees questions relating to foreign dividend withholding tax reclaim.
Dedicated partner portal
Tailor your Sprintax Dividends partner portal to your organization’s unique specifications, with custom branding, email communications, and flexible pricing options.
Expert support
We provide a range of support materials including live chat, Q&A webinars, help guides, email support & more.
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Your questions, answered
Dividend Withholding Tax (DWT) is a tax deducted at source from dividend payments before they reach investors. The rate varies by country, but many countries have tax treaties allowing nonresidents to reclaim part of the withheld tax. Investors—including individuals, ESOP holders, and institutions—can apply for a refund by filing a claim with the relevant tax authority.
Sprintax Dividends simplifies the process of reclaiming Dividend Withholding Tax (DWT) for organizations and individual investors. Our easy-to-use software removes the hassle of dealing with foreign tax authorities—no paperwork, no complicated processes. In just a few simple steps, you can reclaim overpaid tax on overseas investments and maximize your returns with ease.
Yes! Sprintax Dividends is designed to handle cross-border Dividend Withholding Tax (DWT) reclaims for investors with dividends from multiple countries. Our software simplifies the process by automatically identifying the tax treaties and reclaim opportunities available to you, ensuring you can claim your maximum refund.
The timeframe for processing your refund depends on the paperwork required and the processing timelines in each jurisdiction. For example, DWT refund applications from the U.S. are typically processed within six months, while those from Switzerland can take up to 12 months. However, in certain cases, it may take longer depending on the country and specific tax office handling your request.
The lookback period for reclaiming Dividend Withholding Tax (DWT) varies depending on the country where your securities are held. Each jurisdiction has its own statute of limitations for filing refund claims.
For example, in Switzerland, you can reclaim up to 4 years’ worth of DWT refunds, as the statute of limitations includes the current calendar year plus the three prior years. Other countries may have shorter or longer lookback periods, so it’s important to check the specific rules for each jurisdiction.