What is the dividend withholding rate between Singapore and Thailand?
Under the Singapore-Thailand tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 10% 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 10% rate compares to a median of 15% across Singapore's 42 active treaty partners, and 15% across Thailand's 22 active partners.
Network Comparison
Singapore
Rank 16 of 42 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Luxembourg (10%), Poland (10%), Russia (10%)
Higher rates with: South Africa (10%), Vietnam (12.5%), Austria (15%)
Thailand
Rank 6 of 22 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Hong Kong (10%), South Korea (10%), Malaysia (10%)
Higher rates with: Vietnam (10%), Australia (15%), Canada (15%)