What is the dividend withholding rate between China and Singapore?
Under the China-Singapore 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 Singapore's 42 active partners.
Network Comparison
China
Rank 34 of 47 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Romania (10%), Russia (10%), Sweden (10%)
Higher rates with: Slovak Republic (10%), Turkey (10%), United States (10%)
Singapore
Rank 4 of 42 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Malaysia (0%), United Arab Emirates (5%), Saudi Arabia (5%)
Higher rates with: Cyprus (10%), Czech Republic (10%), Spain (10%)