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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%)

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Data last reviewed: 2026-04-07

Important: Treaty rates require proper claim forms (e.g., IRS Form W-8BEN for U.S. treaties, HMRC DT-Individual for U.K. treaties, CRA Form NR301 for Canadian treaties) filed before payment. Limitation on Benefits (LOB) provisions may restrict eligibility. A 0% withholding rate does not mean no tax — the residence country may still tax the income. This is not tax advice.

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