What is the dividend withholding rate between Austria and South Korea?
Under the Austria-South Korea 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 Austria's 36 active treaty partners, and 15% across South Korea's 48 active partners.
Network Comparison
Austria
Rank 22 of 36 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Greece (15%), Indonesia (15%), Italy (15%)
Higher rates with: Luxembourg (15%), Netherlands (15%), New Zealand (15%)
South Korea
Rank 16 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Slovak Republic (10%), Thailand (10%), Vietnam (10%)
Higher rates with: Australia (15%), Belgium (15%), Canada (15%)