What is the dividend withholding rate between Singapore and South Africa?
Under the Singapore-South Africa tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 10% 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 10% rate compares to a median of 15% across Singapore's 42 active treaty partners, and 15% across South Africa's 37 active partners.
Network Comparison
Singapore
Rank 17 of 42 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Poland (10%), Russia (10%), Thailand (10%)
Higher rates with: Vietnam (12.5%), Austria (15%), Australia (15%)
South Africa
Rank 9 of 37 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: KE (10%), Nigeria (10%), Netherlands (10%)
Higher rates with: Australia (15%), Canada (15%), Switzerland (15%)