What is the dividend withholding rate between India and Vietnam?
Under the India-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 India's 48 active treaty partners, and 15% across Vietnam's 26 active partners.
Network Comparison
India
Rank 25 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Romania (10%), Russia (10%), Sweden (10%)
Higher rates with: South Africa (10%), Australia (15%), Belgium (15%)
Vietnam
Rank 5 of 26 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Switzerland (10%), China (10%), Hong Kong (10%)
Higher rates with: Japan (10%), South Korea (10%), Thailand (10%)