What is the dividend withholding rate between China and Thailand?
Under the China-Thailand 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 Thailand's 22 active partners.
Network Comparison
China
Rank 47 of 47 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Norway (15%), New Zealand (15%), Philippines (15%)
Thailand
Rank 11 of 22 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Australia (15%), Canada (15%), Switzerland (15%)
Higher rates with: Germany (15%), France (15%), Italy (15%)