What is the dividend withholding rate between Australia and Thailand?
Under the Australia-Thailand 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 Thailand's 22 active partners.
Network Comparison
Australia
Rank 43 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Sweden (15%), Singapore (15%), Slovak Republic (15%)
Higher rates with: Turkey (15%), United States (15%), Vietnam (15%)
Thailand
Rank 8 of 22 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Malaysia (10%), Singapore (10%), Vietnam (10%)
Higher rates with: Canada (15%), Switzerland (15%), China (15%)