What is the dividend withholding rate between South Korea and Malaysia?
Under the South Korea-Malaysia tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 15% 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 15% rate compares to a median of 15% across South Korea's 48 active treaty partners, and 10% across Malaysia's 24 active partners.
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South Korea
Rank 37 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Japan (15%), Luxembourg (15%), Mexico (15%)
Higher rates with: Netherlands (15%), Norway (15%), New Zealand (15%)
Malaysia
Rank 21 of 24 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Canada (15%), United Kingdom (15%), Japan (15%)
Higher rates with: New Zealand (15%), Pakistan (15%), Philippines (25%)