UK Dividend Tax Calculator
Calculate your tax on dividends and salary for company directors in the 2025/2026 tax year.
Often £12,570 for directors to optimize tax
Total dividends received in the tax year
Tax Breakdown
Tax Breakdown
Frequently Asked Questions
How to use this calculator
1. Enter your annual salary (often set to the Personal Allowance of £12,570 for directors).
2. Enter the total gross dividends you plan to take from the company.
3. The calculator will determine your Income Tax, National Insurance (if applicable), and Dividend Tax.
Understanding your results
Net Income: Your total take-home pay after all personal taxes are deducted.
Dividend Tax: The tax owed on your dividends, calculated using the £500 allowance and the relevant tax bands (8.75%, 33.75%, or 39.35%) based on your total income.
Note: This calculator assumes you are a UK resident taxpayer and does not account for Corporation Tax paid by the company before distributing dividends.