Dividends Help & Guidance

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Dividends can be a great source of income, but it’s important to know how they work and what they mean for your finances. From tax rules to payout schedules, our clear and simple guides cover everything you need to know about earning through dividends.

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Dividend Allowance 2025/26
The tax-free dividend threshold has been reduced again. Learn what the dividend allowance is for 2025/26, and how it affects small business owners and investors.

Dividend Allowance 2024/25
This year’s allowance was cut from the previous year. Discover what the dividend allowance is for 2024/25, and how much tax you’ll pay on dividends above the limit.

What Are Dividends?
Dividends are payments made from a company’s profits to its shareholders. Find out what dividends are, how they work, and why businesses issue them.

Do You Pay Tax on Dividends?
Yes, above the annual allowance. Learn whether you pay tax on dividends, what rates apply, and how to report them to HMRC.

How Much Dividend Can I Pay Myself Tax-Free?
Your tax-free amount depends on your personal income and allowance. Discover how much dividend you can pay yourself tax-free, and what’s left after your allowance is used.

What Is Dividend Yield?
It shows how much income a stock pays relative to its price. Learn what dividend yield is, how to calculate it, and why investors use it to compare shares.

How Do Dividends Work?
They’re declared by a company’s board and paid to shareholders. Find out how dividends work, including important dates like declaration, ex-dividend, and payment.

What Are Dividend Reinvestment Plans?
Known as DRIPs, these let investors use dividends to buy more shares. Learn what dividend reinvestment plans are, and how they can build long-term value.

When Is the Next HSBC Dividend Due?
HSBC typically pays dividends twice a year. Discover when the next HSBC dividend is due, and how much they’ve announced for the upcoming cycle.

When Do Lloyds Pay Dividends?
Lloyds Banking Group pays interim and final dividends. Find out when Lloyds pay dividends, and where to check their latest declarations.

Does Nvidia Pay Dividends?
Nvidia is known for growth, not yield — but it does pay a small dividend. Learn whether Nvidia pays dividends, and how it compares to other tech giants.