What is the dividend withholding rate between Hong Kong and South Korea?
Under the Hong Kong-South Korea tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 15% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 10% 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 Hong Kong's 23 active treaty partners, and 15% across South Korea's 48 active partners.
Network Comparison
Hong Kong
Rank 22 of 23 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Australia (15%), Canada (15%), United Kingdom (15%)
Higher rates with: New Zealand (15%)
South Korea
Rank 28 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Finland (15%), France (15%), United Kingdom (15%)
Higher rates with: Indonesia (15%), Ireland (15%), Israel (15%)