Dividend Allowance for Non-Taxpayer

If I have zero earned income, but set up a General Investment Account and start earning Dividend payments - could you confirm how much I can earn in Dividend Payments before attracting Tax? I've read some confusing guidance, as it mostly assumes the person is at least a basic tax payer. A follow up question would be with how Capital Gains and Savings Interest interact with the Dividend Allowance in this scenario.

Hi,

You can see guidance and associated links here:

Tax on dividends

Thank you.

I’ve read this thanks. My query is focussed on whether this applies to someone who has no other earnings. I ask this, as there is a distinction for ‘earned’ income when it comes to pension contributions, yet this page makes no reference to ‘earned’

Hi GMETax,
If your income is over £12570 then you will pay tax whether this is derived of dividends or earnings. F
or pension purposes the dividends are not earned income.
Thank you.