What is the dividend withholding rate between Switzerland and Vietnam?
Under the Switzerland-Vietnam tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 10% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 7% 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 15% across Vietnam's 26 active partners.
Network Comparison
Switzerland
Rank 9 of 49 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Hungary (10%), India (10%), Japan (10%)
Higher rates with: United Arab Emirates (15%), Austria (15%), Australia (15%)
Vietnam
Rank 2 of 26 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Malaysia (0%)
Higher rates with: China (10%), Hong Kong (10%), India (10%)