What is the dividend withholding rate between New Zealand and South Africa?
Under the New Zealand-South Africa 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 New Zealand's 32 active treaty partners, and 15% across South Africa's 37 active partners.
Network Comparison
New Zealand
Rank 32 of 32 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Singapore (15%), Turkey (15%), United States (15%)
South Africa
Rank 30 of 37 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: South Korea (15%), Luxembourg (15%), Norway (15%)
Higher rates with: Pakistan (15%), Portugal (15%), Romania (15%)