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Estimate tax on dividend income in France for 2026. Source: PFU – prélèvement forfaitaire unique (impots.gouv.fr, économie.gouv.fr). 30% = 12.8% IR + 17.2% prélèvements sociaux..
Net Dividend
€7,000
Effective Tax Rate
30.00%
Tax Amount
€3,000
Gross Dividend
€10,000
| Component | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 30.00% | €3,000 |
In France, dividend income is subject to the flat tax (prélèvement forfaitaire unique, PFU) of 30% (12.8% income tax plus 17.2% social levies: CSG 9.2%, CRDS 0.5%, prélèvement de solidarité 7.5%). There is no separate tax-free allowance under the default PFU.
You may elect instead for the progressive scale with a 40% allowance on dividend income; that can be beneficial if your marginal rate is 11% or below. This calculator applies the default PFU rate.
France uses a flat tax (PFU) on dividends by default, with an option for the progressive scale; social charges are included, unlike in many other countries.
On €8,000 gross dividends (single filer, 2026), tax in France is about €2,400, leaving approximately €5,600 after tax (effective rate 30.00%). Use the calculator above for your own amount and filing status.
Rates and allowances are from PFU – prélèvement forfaitaire unique (impots.gouv.fr, économie.gouv.fr). 30% = 12.8% IR + 17.2% prélèvements sociaux. for 2026. This calculator is for estimation only and does not constitute tax or investment advice; withholding and final tax can differ. Consult a qualified advisor or https://www.economie.gouv.fr/particuliers/prelevement-forfaitaire-unique-pfu for your situation.
In France, the dividend tax rate is 30.00%. Data is for 2026.
For example, on €8,000 gross dividends (single filer), tax in France is about €2,400, so you keep approximately €5,600 after tax (effective rate 30.00%). Figures are estimates for 2026.
France does not apply a separate tax-free allowance for dividends in 2026; dividend income is taxed according to the standard rates (e.g. qualified dividend rate or as part of taxable income).
The remaining amount is taxed at 30.00%. Withholding may apply at source; final tax can depend on your total income and filing status. Data for 2026.
Yes. In France, dividend income is taxed separately from salary: dividends typically use a flat or preferential rate (e.g. 30.00%) rather than the full progressive income tax bands applied to wages. This calculator uses the dividend rates for 2026.
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