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What is the dividend withholding rate between Russia and Singapore?

Under the Russia-Singapore 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 10% across Russia's 27 active treaty partners, and 15% across Singapore's 42 active partners.

Network Comparison

Russia

Rank 13 of 27 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: South Korea (10%), Norway (10%), Poland (10%)

Higher rates with: Slovak Republic (10%), Turkey (10%), Finland (12%)

Singapore

Rank 15 of 42 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)

Lower rates with: Israel (10%), Luxembourg (10%), Poland (10%)

Higher rates with: Thailand (10%), South Africa (10%), Vietnam (12.5%)

Sources

Data last reviewed: 2026-04-07

Important: Treaty rates require proper claim forms (e.g., IRS Form W-8BEN for U.S. treaties, HMRC DT-Individual for U.K. treaties, CRA Form NR301 for Canadian treaties) filed before payment. Limitation on Benefits (LOB) provisions may restrict eligibility. A 0% withholding rate does not mean no tax β€” the residence country may still tax the income. This is not tax advice.

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