What is the dividend withholding rate between South Korea and Slovak Republic?
Under the South Korea-Slovak Republic 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 15% across Slovak Republic's 29 active partners.
Network Comparison
South Korea
Rank 13 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Romania (10%), Russia (10%), Saudi Arabia (10%)
Higher rates with: Thailand (10%), Vietnam (10%), Austria (15%)
Slovak Republic
Rank 4 of 29 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Austria (10%), China (10%), France (10%)
Higher rates with: Netherlands (10%), Poland (10%), Romania (10%)