What is the dividend withholding rate between Hong Kong and Singapore?
Under the Hong Kong-Singapore tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 10% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 0% 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 Hong Kong's 23 active treaty partners, and 15% across Singapore's 42 active partners.
Network Comparison
Hong Kong
Rank 16 of 23 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Luxembourg (10%), Malaysia (10%), Netherlands (10%)
Higher rates with: Thailand (10%), Vietnam (10%), Australia (15%)
Singapore
Rank 9 of 42 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Czech Republic (10%), Spain (10%), Finland (10%)
Higher rates with: Hungary (10%), Ireland (10%), Israel (10%)