What is the dividend withholding rate between Netherlands and South Africa?
Under the Netherlands-South Africa tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 10% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 5% 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 15% across Netherlands's 49 active treaty partners, and 15% across South Africa's 37 active partners.
Network Comparison
Netherlands
Rank 12 of 49 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Portugal (10%), Saudi Arabia (10%), Slovak Republic (10%)
Higher rates with: Austria (15%), Australia (15%), Belgium (15%)
South Africa
Rank 8 of 37 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: India (10%), KE (10%), Nigeria (10%)
Higher rates with: Singapore (10%), Australia (15%), Canada (15%)