What is the dividend withholding rate between Singapore and Vietnam?
Under the Singapore-Vietnam tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 12.5% 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 12.5% rate compares to a median of 15% across Singapore's 42 active treaty partners, and 15% across Vietnam's 26 active partners.
Network Comparison
Singapore
Rank 18 of 42 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Russia (10%), Thailand (10%), South Africa (10%)
Higher rates with: Austria (15%), Australia (15%), Belgium (15%)
Vietnam
Rank 9 of 26 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Japan (10%), South Korea (10%), Thailand (10%)
Higher rates with: Austria (15%), Australia (15%), Belgium (15%)