What is the dividend withholding rate between Australia and Singapore?
Under the Australia-Singapore 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 Australia's 48 active treaty partners, and 15% across Singapore's 42 active partners.
Network Comparison
Australia
Rank 41 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Romania (15%), Russia (15%), Sweden (15%)
Higher rates with: Slovak Republic (15%), Thailand (15%), Turkey (15%)
Singapore
Rank 20 of 42 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: South Africa (10%), Vietnam (12.5%), Austria (15%)
Higher rates with: Belgium (15%), Canada (15%), Switzerland (15%)