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Dividends

Declaring a dividend on share capital and paying it to members.

4 min read · Updated 1 Nov 2026 · Page 41 of 64

WhereDividends
WhoAdministrators, accountants

After the AGM approves the dividend rate, declare it in Zung. Each member’s dividend is their number of shares multiplied by the rate per share.

FieldRequiredWhat it means
Declaration daterequiredDate the dividend is declared (usually the AGM date).
Rate per sharerequiredAmount paid per share held.
Descriptionoptionale.g. “FY2026 dividend approved at AGM of 15 March 2027”.
  1. Confirm share balances are final for the year.
  2. Create the declaration with the approved rate.
  3. Review each member’s computed amount.
  4. Credit dividends to members’ accounts (they appear as dividend transactions) or pay out.
Important
Withholding tax on dividends may apply in your country. Account for it before crediting members.

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