What is the dividend withholding rate between Belgium and China?
Under the Belgium-China tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 10% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 5% 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 10% rate compares to a median of 15% across Belgium's 39 active treaty partners, and 10% across China's 47 active partners.
Network Comparison
Belgium
Rank 1 of 39 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Higher rates with: Russia (10%), Austria (15%), Australia (15%)
China
Rank 4 of 47 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Saudi Arabia (5%), United Arab Emirates (7%), Austria (10%)
Higher rates with: Switzerland (10%), Chile (10%), Cyprus (10%)