What is the dividend withholding rate between South Korea and Thailand?
Under the South Korea-Thailand tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 10% 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 10% rate compares to a median of 15% across South Korea's 48 active treaty partners, and 15% across Thailand's 22 active partners.
Network Comparison
South Korea
Rank 14 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Russia (10%), Saudi Arabia (10%), Slovak Republic (10%)
Higher rates with: Vietnam (10%), Austria (15%), Australia (15%)
Thailand
Rank 4 of 22 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: United Arab Emirates (10%), United Kingdom (10%), Hong Kong (10%)
Higher rates with: Malaysia (10%), Singapore (10%), Vietnam (10%)