What is the dividend withholding rate between China and Spain?
Under the China-Spain tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 10% 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 10% rate compares to a median of 10% across China's 47 active treaty partners, and 15% across Spain's 40 active partners.
Network Comparison
China
Rank 11 of 47 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Czech Republic (10%), Denmark (10%), Egypt (10%)
Higher rates with: Finland (10%), France (10%), United Kingdom (10%)
Spain
Rank 3 of 40 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Saudi Arabia (5%), Chile (10%)
Higher rates with: Colombia (10%), Greece (10%), Pakistan (10%)