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What is the interest withholding rate between China and South Africa?
Under the China-South Africa tax treaty, the withholding rate on interest is 10%. Certain types of interest (such as government bonds) may qualify for additional exemptions under specific treaty articles. This 10% rate compares to a median of 10% across China's 47 active treaty partners, and 7.5% across South Africa's 37 active partners.
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China
Rank 46 of 47 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Turkey (10%), United States (10%), Vietnam (10%)
Higher rates with: Brazil (15%)
South Africa
Rank 24 of 37 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Greece (8%), Australia (10%), Canada (10%)
Higher rates with: Germany (10%), Indonesia (10%), India (10%)
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 — the residence country may still tax the income. This is not tax advice.