Tax on dividend by Private Limited

A private limited company is declaring dividend out of profit of last 2 years. My query is:

1. Is it allowed to declare dividend from accumulated profit.

2. Does the company need to pay any tax on it.

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Quick Summary
This discussion clarifies the rules around private limited companies declaring dividends from accumulated profits. It confirms that dividends can indeed be paid from past profits (reserves or P&L credit balances). Crucially, while Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) has been abolished, the company must still deduct Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on dividends paid to shareholders.

Obviously out of accumulated profit
yes you need to pay tax on it.
1. Yes it is allowed to declare dividend from accumulated profits ( Reserves / P & L credit balance in balance sheet)

2. Tds provisions are applicable for dividend

Does the company have to pay any taxes (DDT has been abolished)...Or just need to deduct TDS..

@ just fall
Dividends tax is withheld by the company declaring the dividend on behalf of the shareholder receiving it. In specie dividends are subject to tax in the hands of the company and not the beneficial owner.

Now dividends are taxable in the hands of the investor

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