What is the dividend withholding rate between China and Russia?
Under the China-Russia 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 10% across Russia's 27 active partners.
Network Comparison
China
Rank 32 of 47 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Poland (10%), Portugal (10%), Romania (10%)
Higher rates with: Sweden (10%), Singapore (10%), Slovak Republic (10%)
Russia
Rank 3 of 27 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Saudi Arabia (5%), Belgium (10%)
Higher rates with: Cyprus (10%), Czech Republic (10%), Denmark (10%)