What is the dividend withholding rate between China and Italy?
Under the China-Italy 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 10% across China's 47 active treaty partners, and 15% across Italy's 47 active partners.
Network Comparison
China
Rank 21 of 47 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Indonesia (10%), Ireland (10%), India (10%)
Higher rates with: Japan (10%), South Korea (10%), Luxembourg (10%)
Italy
Rank 2 of 47 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Chile (10%)
Higher rates with: Hong Kong (10%), Hungary (10%), Poland (10%)