What is the dividend withholding rate between Saudi Arabia and Turkey?
Under the Saudi Arabia-Turkey 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 5% across Saudi Arabia's 23 active treaty partners, and 15% across Turkey's 37 active partners.
Network Comparison
Saudi Arabia
Rank 23 of 23 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: South Korea (10%), Netherlands (10%), Pakistan (10%)
Turkey
Rank 6 of 37 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Czech Republic (10%), Israel (10%), Russia (10%)
Higher rates with: Slovak Republic (10%), United Arab Emirates (12%), Austria (15%)