What is the dividend withholding rate between Hong Kong and United States?
Under the Hong Kong-United States tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 0% 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 0% rate compares to a median of 10% across Hong Kong's 23 active treaty partners, and 15% across United States's 64 active partners.
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Hong Kong
Rank 1 of 23 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Higher rates with: United Arab Emirates (5%), Switzerland (10%), China (10%)
United States
Rank 3 of 64 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: United Arab Emirates (0%), Brazil (0%)
Higher rates with: Malaysia (0%), Saudi Arabia (5%), Bulgaria (10%)