What is the dividend withholding rate between Singapore and Turkey?
Under the Singapore-Turkey tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 15% 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 15% rate compares to a median of 15% across Singapore's 42 active treaty partners, and 15% across Turkey's 37 active partners.
Network Comparison
Singapore
Rank 40 of 42 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: New Zealand (15%), Pakistan (15%), Sweden (15%)
Higher rates with: United States (15%), Philippines (25%)
Turkey
Rank 34 of 37 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Portugal (15%), Romania (15%), Sweden (15%)
Higher rates with: Belgium (20%), Canada (20%), United States (20%)