What is the dividend withholding rate between China and Norway?
Under the China-Norway tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 15% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 15% 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 10% across China's 47 active treaty partners, and 15% across Norway's 40 active partners.
Network Comparison
China
Rank 44 of 47 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Brazil (15%), Canada (15%), Germany (15%)
Higher rates with: New Zealand (15%), Philippines (15%), Thailand (15%)
Norway
Rank 11 of 40 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Canada (15%), Switzerland (15%), Chile (15%)
Higher rates with: Colombia (15%), Cyprus (15%), Czech Republic (15%)