What is the dividend withholding rate between Switzerland and Hong Kong?
Under the Switzerland-Hong Kong tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 10% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 0% 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 Switzerland's 49 active treaty partners, and 10% across Hong Kong's 23 active partners.
Network Comparison
Switzerland
Rank 5 of 49 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Saudi Arabia (5%), China (10%), Finland (10%)
Higher rates with: Hungary (10%), India (10%), Japan (10%)
Hong Kong
Rank 3 of 23 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: United States (0%), United Arab Emirates (5%)
Higher rates with: China (10%), Germany (10%), Finland (10%)