What is the dividend withholding rate between Japan and Thailand?
Under the Japan-Thailand 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 15% across Japan's 47 active treaty partners, and 15% across Thailand's 22 active partners.
Network Comparison
Japan
Rank 43 of 47 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Russia (15%), Singapore (15%), Slovak Republic (15%)
Higher rates with: Turkey (15%), South Africa (15%), Austria (20%)
Thailand
Rank 15 of 22 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Germany (15%), France (15%), Italy (15%)
Higher rates with: Netherlands (15%), Sweden (15%), United States (15%)