What is the dividend withholding rate between Switzerland and China?
Under the Switzerland-China tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 10% 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 10% rate compares to a median of 15% across Switzerland's 49 active treaty partners, and 10% across China's 47 active partners.
Network Comparison
Switzerland
Rank 3 of 49 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Malaysia (0%), Saudi Arabia (5%)
Higher rates with: Finland (10%), Hong Kong (10%), Hungary (10%)
China
Rank 5 of 47 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: United Arab Emirates (7%), Austria (10%), Belgium (10%)
Higher rates with: Chile (10%), Cyprus (10%), Czech Republic (10%)