What is the dividend withholding rate between Switzerland and South Korea?
Under the Switzerland-South Korea 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 Switzerland's 49 active treaty partners, and 15% across South Korea's 48 active partners.
Network Comparison
Switzerland
Rank 31 of 49 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Ireland (15%), Israel (15%), Italy (15%)
Higher rates with: Luxembourg (15%), Mexico (15%), Netherlands (15%)
South Korea
Rank 20 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Australia (15%), Belgium (15%), Canada (15%)
Higher rates with: Germany (15%), Denmark (15%), Egypt (15%)