What is the dividend withholding rate between Cyprus and Singapore?
Under the Cyprus-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 15% across Cyprus's 25 active treaty partners, and 15% across Singapore's 42 active partners.
Network Comparison
Cyprus
Rank 7 of 25 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Poland (10%), Romania (10%), Russia (10%)
Higher rates with: South Africa (10%), Australia (15%), Belgium (15%)
Singapore
Rank 5 of 42 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: United Arab Emirates (5%), Saudi Arabia (5%), China (10%)
Higher rates with: Czech Republic (10%), Spain (10%), Finland (10%)