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New Tax Treaty between Singapore and South Korea Signed

15 May 2019

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Treaty Development

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Singapore-Korea, Rep of

The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore has announced the signing of a new income tax treaty with South Korea on 13 May 2019. Once in force and effective, the new treaty will replace the 1979 tax treaty between the two countries. Taxes Covered The treaty covers Korean income tax, corporation tax, the special tax for rural development, and local income tax. It covers Singapore income tax. Withholding Tax Rates Dividends - 10% if the beneficial owner is a company that directly holds at least 25% of the paying company's capital; otherwise, 15% Interest - 10%, with an exemption for: interest...