What is the dividend withholding rate between Malaysia and Singapore?
Under the Malaysia-Singapore tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 0% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 0% 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 0% rate compares to a median of 10% across Malaysia's 24 active treaty partners, and 15% across Singapore's 42 active partners.
Network Comparison
Malaysia
Rank 5 of 24 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Germany (0%), France (0%), Netherlands (0%)
Higher rates with: Turkey (0%), United States (0%), Vietnam (0%)
Singapore
Rank 1 of 42 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Higher rates with: United Arab Emirates (5%), Saudi Arabia (5%), China (10%)