What is the dividend withholding rate between Pakistan and South Africa?
Under the Pakistan-South Africa tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 15% 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 15% rate compares to a median of 15% across Pakistan's 28 active treaty partners, and 15% across South Africa's 37 active partners.
Network Comparison
Pakistan
Rank 26 of 28 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Sweden (15%), Singapore (15%), Turkey (15%)
Higher rates with: Thailand (20%), United States (30%)
South Africa
Rank 31 of 37 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Luxembourg (15%), Norway (15%), New Zealand (15%)
Higher rates with: Portugal (15%), Romania (15%), Russia (15%)