What is the dividend withholding rate between Canada and China?
Under the Canada-China tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 15% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 10% 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 Canada's 51 active treaty partners, and 10% across China's 47 active partners.
Network Comparison
Canada
Rank 8 of 51 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Bulgaria (15%), Switzerland (15%), Chile (15%)
Higher rates with: Colombia (15%), Cyprus (15%), Czech Republic (15%)
China
Rank 42 of 47 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: South Africa (10%), Australia (15%), Brazil (15%)
Higher rates with: Germany (15%), Norway (15%), New Zealand (15%)