This discussion clarifies the tax treatment of share buybacks for individuals. It confirms that share buybacks are generally not taxable in the hands of the shareholder. However, it also addresses dividend tax, noting that dividends exceeding £5,000 paid by a domestic company are taxable at a 10% rate, with no exemption limit.
13 July 2024
It is taxable, no exemption limit. A domestic company is to deduct tax at the rate of 10% on payment of dividends to its resident shareholders when such dividend exceeds ₹ 5,000.