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What is the dividend withholding rate between South Korea and Philippines?

Under the South Korea-Philippines tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 25% 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 25% rate compares to a median of 15% across South Korea's 48 active treaty partners, and 15% across Philippines's 28 active partners.

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South Korea

Rank 48 of 48 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Turkey (15%), United States (15%), South Africa (15%)

Philippines

Rank 25 of 28 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Australia (25%), Brazil (25%), United Kingdom (25%)

Higher rates with: Malaysia (25%), Singapore (25%), United States (25%)

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Data last reviewed: 2026-04-07

Important: Treaty rates require proper claim forms (e.g., IRS Form W-8BEN for U.S. treaties, HMRC DT-Individual for U.K. treaties, CRA Form NR301 for Canadian treaties) filed before payment. Limitation on Benefits (LOB) provisions may restrict eligibility. A 0% withholding rate does not mean no tax — the residence country may still tax the income. This is not tax advice.

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