South Korea – Malaysia
Double-tax treaty
Treaty overview
In force
Withholding rates
This treaty's reduced withholding rates are not published in our source set. The statutory rates below apply unless the treaty text provides a reduction.
| Payment type | Treaty rate | Statutory (South Korea) | Statutory (Malaysia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividends | — | 22% | 0% |
| Interest | — | 22% | 15% |
| Royalties | — | 22% | 10% |
Statutory rates for context
Full tax profiles for each jurisdiction, independent of this treaty.
| Dimension | South Korea | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate income tax | 24% | 24% |
| WHT -- dividends | 22% | 0% |
| WHT -- interest | 22% | 15% |
| WHT -- royalties | 22% | 10% |
| VAT / GST | 10% | 0% |
| Personal income (top) | 45% | 30% |
| Capital gains | 0% | n/a |
| Pillar 2 status | none | implemented |
Source: National Tax Service of the Republic of Korea (as of 2026-05-30)