A dividend is a payment of profit that a limited company distributes to its shareholders. This is the money remaining after all business expenses and liabilities, as well as outstanding taxes (including VAT and Corporation Tax) have been paid off.
Dividends are important as they are a tax-efficient way to pay yourself from your limited company. Other than drawing dividends as income, you may also consider paying dividends into a pension fund, ISA or to family members.
<p>A <a href="https://www.goforma.com/tax/what-are-dividends" target="_blank">dividend</a> is a payment of profit that a limited company distributes to its shareholders. This is the money remaining after all business expenses and liabilities, as well as outstanding taxes (including VAT and Corporation Tax) have been paid off.<br></p><p>Dividends are important as they are a tax-efficient way to pay yourself from your limited company. Other than drawing dividends as income, you may also consider paying dividends into a pension fund, ISA or to family members.<br></p>
Our small business accounting guide walks through absolutely everything you need to know if you're considering starting a limited company. From different taxes, limited company advantages/ disadvantages, how to pay yourself, and what your key filing requirements are.
- When to register a Ltd company
- When to register for VAT
- How to take money out of your company
- Dividend tax rates
- Limited company expenses & corporation tax
- Annual accounts and deadlines
Read more of our Small Business Accounting guides:
Learn more about paying yourself in dividends with a free 20 minute consultation.
Our extensive dividends guide talks through everything you need to know about dividends. From different dividend tax rates, how to pay yourself, and when to pay your dividend tax. We'll also walk through common FAQs.
.png)
