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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.

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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%)

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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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