What is the dividend withholding rate between South Korea and Romania?
Under the South Korea-Romania tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 10% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 7% 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 South Korea's 48 active treaty partners, and 15% across Romania's 30 active partners.
Network Comparison
South Korea
Rank 10 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Greece (10%), Hungary (10%), Poland (10%)
Higher rates with: Russia (10%), Saudi Arabia (10%), Slovak Republic (10%)
Romania
Rank 9 of 30 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: India (10%), Italy (10%), Japan (10%)
Higher rates with: Norway (10%), Sweden (10%), Slovak Republic (10%)