What is the dividend withholding rate between India and Malaysia?
Under the India-Malaysia 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 India's 48 active treaty partners, and 10% across Malaysia's 24 active partners.
Network Comparison
India
Rank 18 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Japan (10%), Luxembourg (10%), Mexico (10%)
Higher rates with: Netherlands (10%), Norway (10%), Poland (10%)
Malaysia
Rank 15 of 24 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Egypt (10%), Hong Kong (10%), Indonesia (10%)
Higher rates with: Thailand (10%), Australia (15%), Canada (15%)