What is the dividend withholding rate between Russia and South Africa?
Under the Russia-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 10% across Russia's 27 active treaty partners, and 15% across South Africa's 37 active partners.
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Russia
Rank 27 of 27 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Japan (15%), Netherlands (15%), Sweden (15%)
South Africa
Rank 34 of 37 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Pakistan (15%), Portugal (15%), Romania (15%)
Higher rates with: Sweden (15%), Slovak Republic (15%), United States (15%)