For Company & Close Corporation Owners · 2026/27
Salary vs dividend calculator
Deciding how to pay yourself from your company? Compare taking a salary, dividends, or a mix — and see which leaves more in your pocket.
Profit available to extractper year
R
Company profit (before owner pay & tax) you want to take out.
Company type
SBCs pay reduced progressive company tax; standard companies pay 27% flat.
Your age
Split: salary vs dividend
◀ SalaryDividend ▶
50% salary · 50% dividend
Your take-home (this mix)
R0
in your pocket, after all taxes · 0% total tax
Salary portion
Gross salaryR0
PAYE taxR0
UIF (1%)R0
Net salaryR0
Dividend portion
Pre-tax profitR0
Company taxR0
Dividends tax (20%)R0
Net dividendR0
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Simplified estimate on SARS 2026/27 figures (PAYE 18–45%, SBC table, 27% CIT, 20% dividends tax, UIF 1% capped). Ignores medical credits, RA deductions, provisional-tax timing & the "remuneration" rules that can affect SBC status. Salary is treated as fully deductible to the company. Not tax advice — speak to Account on Me for a tailored remuneration plan.