How Much Tax Do You Pay on Dividends? UK Rates, Allowance and Corporation Tax Rules
Dividend tax is the UK income tax charge that applies once a limited company distributes its post-tax profit to shareholders as a dividend, rather than a fresh tax on the company itself. For the 2026/27 tax year, the rate is 10.75%, 35.75% or 39.35% depending on income band, above a £500 tax-free allowance. Key takeaways…
