What is the dividend withholding rate between South Korea and Russia?
Under the South Korea-Russia 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 15% across South Korea's 48 active treaty partners, and 10% across Russia's 27 active partners.
Network Comparison
South Korea
Rank 11 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Hungary (10%), Poland (10%), Romania (10%)
Higher rates with: Saudi Arabia (10%), Slovak Republic (10%), Thailand (10%)
Russia
Rank 10 of 27 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Hungary (10%), India (10%), Italy (10%)
Higher rates with: Norway (10%), Poland (10%), Singapore (10%)