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What is the dividend withholding rate between Czech Republic and South Korea?

Under the Czech Republic-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 15% across Czech Republic's 34 active treaty partners, and 15% across South Korea's 48 active partners.

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Czech Republic

Rank 7 of 34 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Cyprus (10%), France (10%), India (10%)

Higher rates with: Netherlands (10%), Romania (10%), Russia (10%)

South Korea

Rank 6 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Chile (10%), China (10%), Colombia (10%)

Higher rates with: Greece (10%), Hungary (10%), Poland (10%)

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Data last reviewed: 2026-04-07

Important: Treaty rates require proper claim forms (e.g., IRS Form W-8BEN for U.S. treaties, HMRC DT-Individual for U.K. treaties, CRA Form NR301 for Canadian treaties) filed before payment. Limitation on Benefits (LOB) provisions may restrict eligibility. A 0% withholding rate does not mean no tax — the residence country may still tax the income. This is not tax advice.

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