What is the dividend withholding rate between Japan and Vietnam?
Under the Japan-Vietnam tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 10% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 10% 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 15% across Japan's 47 active treaty partners, and 15% across Vietnam's 26 active partners.
Network Comparison
Japan
Rank 16 of 47 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Saudi Arabia (10%), Sweden (10%), United States (10%)
Higher rates with: Brazil (12.5%), Australia (15%), Belgium (15%)
Vietnam
Rank 6 of 26 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: China (10%), Hong Kong (10%), India (10%)
Higher rates with: South Korea (10%), Thailand (10%), Singapore (12.5%)