What is the dividend withholding rate between Canada and South Korea?
Under the Canada-South Korea tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 15% 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 15% rate compares to a median of 15% across Canada's 51 active treaty partners, and 15% across South Korea's 48 active partners.
Network Comparison
Canada
Rank 28 of 51 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Israel (15%), Italy (15%), Japan (15%)
Higher rates with: Luxembourg (15%), Mexico (15%), Malaysia (15%)
South Korea
Rank 19 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Austria (15%), Australia (15%), Belgium (15%)
Higher rates with: Switzerland (15%), Germany (15%), Denmark (15%)