What is the dividend withholding rate between China and Luxembourg?
Under the China-Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg's 27 active partners.
Network Comparison
China
Rank 24 of 47 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Italy (10%), Japan (10%), South Korea (10%)
Higher rates with: Mexico (10%), Malaysia (10%), Netherlands (10%)
Luxembourg
Rank 1 of 27 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Higher rates with: Hong Kong (10%), India (10%), Singapore (10%)