What is the dividend withholding rate between France and Vietnam?
Under the France-Vietnam tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 15% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 7% 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 15% across France's 49 active treaty partners, and 15% across Vietnam's 26 active partners.
Network Comparison
France
Rank 48 of 49 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Thailand (15%), Turkey (15%), United States (15%)
Higher rates with: South Africa (15%)
Vietnam
Rank 17 of 26 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Germany (15%), Denmark (15%), Spain (15%)
Higher rates with: United Kingdom (15%), Indonesia (15%), Italy (15%)