What is the dividend withholding rate between Canada and Singapore?
Under the Canada-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 Canada's 51 active treaty partners, and 15% across Singapore's 42 active partners.
Network Comparison
Canada
Rank 43 of 51 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Portugal (15%), Romania (15%), Sweden (15%)
Higher rates with: Slovak Republic (15%), Thailand (15%), United States (15%)
Singapore
Rank 22 of 42 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Austria (15%), Australia (15%), Belgium (15%)
Higher rates with: Switzerland (15%), Germany (15%), Denmark (15%)