What is the dividend withholding rate between China and Ireland?
Under the China-Ireland tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 10% 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 10% rate compares to a median of 10% across China's 47 active treaty partners, and 15% across Ireland's 33 active partners.
Network Comparison
China
Rank 19 of 47 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Hong Kong (10%), Hungary (10%), Indonesia (10%)
Higher rates with: India (10%), Italy (10%), Japan (10%)
Ireland
Rank 2 of 33 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Romania (3%)
Higher rates with: Hong Kong (10%), India (10%), Singapore (10%)