What is the dividend withholding rate between United Arab Emirates and China?
Under the United Arab Emirates-China tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 7% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 7% applies when the beneficial owner is a company holding a qualifying ownership stake (typically 10% or more of voting stock). Note that the reduced rate requires the recipient to file the appropriate treaty benefit claim form before payment. This 7% rate compares to a median of 10% across United Arab Emirates's 21 active treaty partners, and 10% across China's 47 active partners.
Network Comparison
United Arab Emirates
Rank 5 of 21 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Hong Kong (5%), Saudi Arabia (5%), Singapore (5%)
Higher rates with: Egypt (10%), India (10%), Japan (10%)
China
Rank 2 of 47 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Saudi Arabia (5%)
Higher rates with: Austria (10%), Belgium (10%), Switzerland (10%)