What is the dividend withholding rate between Norway and Vietnam?
Under the Norway-Vietnam tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 15% 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 15% rate compares to a median of 15% across Norway's 40 active treaty partners, and 15% across Vietnam's 26 active partners.
Network Comparison
Norway
Rank 39 of 40 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Singapore (15%), Slovak Republic (15%), United States (15%)
Higher rates with: South Africa (15%)
Vietnam
Rank 22 of 26 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Indonesia (15%), Italy (15%), Netherlands (15%)
Higher rates with: Philippines (15%), Poland (15%), Sweden (15%)