What is the dividend withholding rate between Russia and Saudi Arabia?
Under the Russia-Saudi Arabia tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 5% 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 5% rate compares to a median of 10% across Russia's 27 active treaty partners, and 5% across Saudi Arabia's 23 active partners.
Network Comparison
Russia
Rank 1 of 27 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Higher rates with: Belgium (10%), China (10%), Cyprus (10%)
Saudi Arabia
Rank 14 of 23 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: India (5%), Malaysia (5%), Poland (5%)
Higher rates with: Singapore (5%), United States (5%), South Africa (5%)