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What is a tax credit on a dividend?

A dividend is normally paid net of a portion of tax, referred to as a 'tax credit', which is then used by the company to pay the Corporation Tax charged on its profits. The portion of tax credit is currently fixed at one tenth of the gross dividend. We will send you a tax voucher on behalf of the company which shows the amount of tax credit paid on each dividend. You should keep this document as HM Revenue & Customs may ask you for the information. If you are a lower rate tax payer, you cannot normally reclaim the tax credit but if you pay tax at the higher rate, you may have to pay a further liability. For more information on your personal tax position, you should consult a financial advisor or contact your Tax Office.

We can issue a replacement tax voucher if you need one.  A charge may be made for the re-issue of your tax voucher.

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Equiniti Limited and Equiniti Financial Services Limited are part of the Equiniti group of companies and whose registered offices are Aspect House, Spencer Road, Lancing, West Sussex BN99 6DA. Company share registration, employee scheme and pension administration services are provided through Equiniti Limited, which is registered in England & Wales with No. 6226088. Investment and general insurance services are provided through Equiniti Financial Services Limited, which is registered in England & Wales with No. 6208699 and is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Services Authority.