What is the dividend withholding rate between Canada and Vietnam?
Under the Canada-Vietnam 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 Vietnam's 26 active partners.
Network Comparison
Canada
Rank 47 of 51 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Slovak Republic (15%), Thailand (15%), United States (15%)
Higher rates with: South Africa (15%), Turkey (20%), Brazil (25%)
Vietnam
Rank 13 of 26 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Austria (15%), Australia (15%), Belgium (15%)
Higher rates with: Germany (15%), Denmark (15%), Spain (15%)