What is the dividend withholding rate between China and South Korea?
Under the China-South Korea 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 South Korea's 48 active partners.
Network Comparison
China
Rank 23 of 47 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: India (10%), Italy (10%), Japan (10%)
Higher rates with: Luxembourg (10%), Mexico (10%), Malaysia (10%)
South Korea
Rank 4 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Brazil (0%), United Arab Emirates (10%), Chile (10%)
Higher rates with: Colombia (10%), Czech Republic (10%), Greece (10%)