What is the dividend withholding rate between United States and Vietnam?
Under the United States-Vietnam tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 15% 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 15% rate compares to a median of 15% across United States's 64 active treaty partners, and 15% across Vietnam's 26 active partners.
Network Comparison
United States
Rank 55 of 64 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Thailand (15%), Ukraine (15%), Venezuela (15%)
Higher rates with: South Africa (15%), Tunisia (20%), Turkey (20%)
Vietnam
Rank 26 of 26 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Philippines (15%), Poland (15%), Sweden (15%)