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What is the dividend withholding rate between China and Netherlands?

Under the China-Netherlands 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 Netherlands's 49 active partners.

Network Comparison

China

Rank 27 of 47 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Luxembourg (10%), Mexico (10%), Malaysia (10%)

Higher rates with: Pakistan (10%), Poland (10%), Portugal (10%)

Netherlands

Rank 4 of 49 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Brazil (0%), Malaysia (0%), United Arab Emirates (10%)

Higher rates with: Czech Republic (10%), Hong Kong (10%), India (10%)

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Data last reviewed: 2026-04-07

Important: Treaty rates require proper claim forms (e.g., IRS Form W-8BEN for U.S. treaties, HMRC DT-Individual for U.K. treaties, CRA Form NR301 for Canadian treaties) filed before payment. Limitation on Benefits (LOB) provisions may restrict eligibility. A 0% withholding rate does not mean no tax — the residence country may still tax the income. This is not tax advice.

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