What is the dividend withholding rate between China and Philippines?
Under the China-Philippines tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 15% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 10% 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 15% rate compares to a median of 10% across China's 47 active treaty partners, and 15% across Philippines's 28 active partners.
Network Comparison
China
Rank 46 of 47 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Germany (15%), Norway (15%), New Zealand (15%)
Higher rates with: Thailand (15%)
Philippines
Rank 4 of 28 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Belgium (15%), Canada (15%), Switzerland (15%)
Higher rates with: Germany (15%), Denmark (15%), Spain (15%)