What is the dividend withholding rate between Finland and Hong Kong?
Under the Finland-Hong Kong 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 Finland's 34 active treaty partners, and 10% across Hong Kong's 23 active partners.
Network Comparison
Finland
Rank 5 of 34 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Switzerland (10%), China (10%), Greece (10%)
Higher rates with: India (10%), Singapore (10%), Russia (12%)
Hong Kong
Rank 6 of 23 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Switzerland (10%), China (10%), Germany (10%)
Higher rates with: France (10%), Indonesia (10%), Ireland (10%)