Petition · HM Treasury
Reverse the April 2026 dividend tax rise and review its impact on SMEs
Closed
39 signatures
What the petition asks
We ask the Government to reverse the April 2026 2% dividend tax rise and review its impact on SMEs. For example,many small business owners use a salary-plus-dividend structure, meaning this rise increases their overall tax burden and adds pressure to founders/SMEs who are vital to UK economic growth
We are concerned the April 2026 dividend tax rise places additional pressure on SMEs and founders already facing higher costs, tight margins and limited support. For many small businesses, dividends are part of how cash flow is managed, income is paid, reinvestment is funded and stability is maintained. Increasing the tax burden reduces the capital available for hiring, growth and resilience, ultimately discouraging entrepreneurship and weakening the UK’s small-business economy.
Timeline
| 14 Jan 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Jul 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
39
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
14 Jan 2026
Closed
14 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 22 Aug 2026.