What is the dividend withholding rate between Japan and Russia?
Under the Japan-Russia tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 15% 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 15% rate compares to a median of 15% across Japan's 47 active treaty partners, and 10% across Russia's 27 active partners.
Network Comparison
Japan
Rank 40 of 47 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: New Zealand (15%), Philippines (15%), Poland (15%)
Higher rates with: Singapore (15%), Slovak Republic (15%), Thailand (15%)
Russia
Rank 24 of 27 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Germany (15%), Spain (15%), France (15%)
Higher rates with: Netherlands (15%), Sweden (15%), South Africa (15%)