What is the dividend withholding rate between Pakistan and United States?
Under the Pakistan-United States tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 30% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 15% 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 30% rate compares to a median of 15% across Pakistan's 28 active treaty partners, and 15% across United States's 64 active partners.
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Pakistan
Rank 28 of 28 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Turkey (15%), South Africa (15%), Thailand (20%)
United States
Rank 63 of 64 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: India (25%), Philippines (25%), Greece (30%)
Higher rates with: Trinidad and Tobago (30%)
Sources
- United States Treaty Reference(treaty text)
- IRS Table 1 (Withholding Rates)(rate table)
Data last reviewed: 2026-04-07