A dividend is a share of a company's profits, paid out to its shareholders. It's like receiving a slice of the cake the company baked from its profits. If you own shares of a company that pays dividends, you receive cash in your account on a regular basis.
How does it work in practice? Imagine you bought 100 shares of a company for 100 złoty each. If the company pays a dividend of 5 złoty per share annually, you'll receive 500 złoty in dividends (100 shares × 5 zł = 500 zł). That's your passive income!
Why do companies pay dividends? Mature businesses with stable profits share them with shareholders instead of reinvesting everything in growth. It's their way of rewarding shareholders for their trust and investment.
💡Remember: In Poland dividends are taxed at 19%. That means from every 100 złoty of dividends you receive 81 złoty in your account.
