What is the dividend withholding rate between Hong Kong and Ireland?
Under the Hong Kong-Ireland tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 10% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 0% 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 Hong Kong's 23 active treaty partners, and 15% across Ireland's 33 active partners.
Network Comparison
Hong Kong
Rank 9 of 23 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Finland (10%), France (10%), Indonesia (10%)
Higher rates with: India (10%), Italy (10%), Japan (10%)
Ireland
Rank 3 of 33 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Romania (3%), China (10%)
Higher rates with: India (10%), Singapore (10%), Australia (15%)