Paying dividends from a limited company

This practical webinar provides a concise overview of how dividends can be paid from a limited company, covering the legal framework, key requirements under the Companies Act and Articles of Association, and the process for declaring dividends in cash and in specie. It also touches on different share classes, alternative forms of distribution, and the importance of getting the paperwork right to ensure compliance.

Topics covered include:

• What is a dividend?
• What the Companies Act says
• What the Company’s Articles of Association might say
• Declaring a dividend
  • In cash
  • In specie
• Dividends for different share classes
• Other forms of distribution
• Getting the paperwork right