What is the dividend withholding rate between Hong Kong and Vietnam?
Under the Hong Kong-Vietnam tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 10% 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 10% rate compares to a median of 10% across Hong Kong's 23 active treaty partners, and 15% across Vietnam's 26 active partners.
Network Comparison
Hong Kong
Rank 18 of 23 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Netherlands (10%), Singapore (10%), Thailand (10%)
Higher rates with: Australia (15%), Canada (15%), United Kingdom (15%)
Vietnam
Rank 4 of 26 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Malaysia (0%), Switzerland (10%), China (10%)
Higher rates with: India (10%), Japan (10%), South Korea (10%)