DIVIDEND WITHHOLDING TAX UNDER THE CHINA-South Africa TREATY (INDICATIVE)
5% (≥25%) — verify against the current DTA text and substance requirements before structuring.
Key points for investors from South Africa
- Mining-services: safety certifications pre-import
- Wine/fruit: GACC facility + label registration lead times
- Financial services: negative-list caps — JV structures common
South African entrants focus on mining services, wine/fruit trade and financial services partnerships. China-South Africa DTA: 5% dividends with ≥25% holding (verify — confirm current protocol text).
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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.