DIVIDEND WITHHOLDING TAX UNDER THE CHINA-Australia TREATY (INDICATIVE)
15% — verify against the current DTA text and substance requirements before structuring.
Key points for investors from Australia
- Agri-tech: encouraged catalogue duty-free equipment imports
- Western regions 15% CIT for qualifying entities
- Apostille route available for ASIC documents
China-Australia DTA dividend rate 15% (10% in some cases — verify). Strong sectors: agribusiness, mining services, education, health. FIRB is relevant for reverse flows, not for inbound China entry.
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Start with a Free Diagnosis →General information only — not legal, tax, or investment advice. Tax-treaty rates shown are indicative; always verify against the current double-tax-arrangement text and official sources (SAMR, STA, SAFE, MOFCOM, NDRC) with licensed advisors.