What is the dividend withholding rate between KE and South Africa?
Under the KE-South Africa 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 KE's 1 active treaty partners, and 15% across South Africa's 37 active partners.
Network Comparison
KE
Rank 1 of 1 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
South Africa
Rank 6 of 37 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: China (10%), Cyprus (10%), India (10%)
Higher rates with: Nigeria (10%), Netherlands (10%), Singapore (10%)