What is the dividend withholding rate between South Korea and Saudi Arabia?
Under the South Korea-Saudi Arabia 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 5% across Saudi Arabia's 23 active partners.
Network Comparison
South Korea
Rank 12 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Poland (10%), Romania (10%), Russia (10%)
Higher rates with: Slovak Republic (10%), Thailand (10%), Vietnam (10%)
Saudi Arabia
Rank 20 of 23 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: South Africa (5%), Italy (10%), Japan (10%)
Higher rates with: Netherlands (10%), Pakistan (10%), Turkey (10%)