This seems a silly question but I haven't done tax or company accounts for quite some time.
Small one man ltd company with profit after tax of £25k for 2008. The 2007 retained LOSS was £9. I want to pay dividends of £22k. Would this be allowed as the 2008 profit is sufficient to cover the dividend, or would the dividends be limited to £25 less £9 = £16k?
Lindy Blignaut
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Inc lude up to date position
You declare a final dividend based on the position in the accounts, i.e. the net. An interim dividend, if the articles allow, can be paid based on up to date management accounts. Be aware that if you pay more than you should it will be an unlawful dividend and HMRC will reclassify as a loan with BIKs and section 419.
Present position is important
Lindy
You look at the balance of undistributed profits when you propose the dividend. This would involve looking at 2008 also.
PS. It would be better to be consistent in showing the "k"!