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Posted Fri, 05 Jan 2024 22:31:18 GMT by
Hi, I have a question about method of calculation for Foreign Tax Credit Relief for dividends received from overseas. My question is whether a full amount of foreign tax relief (calculated by multiplying Relevant Rate * gross amount of dividend) is eligible to offset against UK tax due on dividends or only the portion above £2000 threshold. To illustrate, let's assume that Foreign Dividend received is £3000 and Maximum foreign tax credit relief is 15%. Is 15%*3000, i.e. £450 eligible to offset against UK dividend tax or just 15% * 1000, i.e. £150. I'm aware that the total amount of Foreign Tax Credit Relief cannot be larger than the tax due on UK dividend in total.
Posted Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:48:50 GMT by HMRC Admin 20 Response
Hi Marcin,
The relief will be restricted to the maximum of any UK tax that is due on this income, as the first £2000 is tax free, you would only be liable on the £1000 (assuming no UK dividends) and as such relief would only be due on £1000.
Thank you.

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