What is the dividend withholding rate between Pakistan and Singapore?
Under the Pakistan-Singapore tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 15% 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 15% rate compares to a median of 15% across Pakistan's 28 active treaty partners, and 15% across Singapore's 42 active partners.
Network Comparison
Pakistan
Rank 24 of 28 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Norway (15%), Poland (15%), Sweden (15%)
Higher rates with: Turkey (15%), South Africa (15%), Thailand (20%)
Singapore
Rank 38 of 42 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Netherlands (15%), Norway (15%), New Zealand (15%)
Higher rates with: Sweden (15%), Turkey (15%), United States (15%)