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Dividends vs Salary Simulator

Optimize your SAS or SARL director compensation: compare salary, dividends and mix.

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Salary or dividends?

In a SAS, dividends are subject to flat tax 30%. In a SARL with majority manager, dividends above 10% of capital are subject to SSI charges ~45%.

SAS vs SARL

SAS: dividends more advantageous (no social charges). SARL: the advantage is less clear.

Flat tax or progressive tax?

Flat tax 30% is advantageous for marginal rate ≥ 30%. Progressive tax with 40% allowance for 0-11% brackets.

Frequently asked questions

Is a minimum salary required?
Recommended in a SAS to validate pension quarters.
Do dividends give pension rights?
No in a SAS. In a SARL, dividends above 10% of capital open rights.
Is 100% dividends possible?
Yes but zero social protection in a SAS.
Is the progressive tax election irrevocable?
No, annual choice.
Optimize corporate tax + compensation?
Leave €42,500 of profit (15% corporate tax) and distribute the rest.

Optimize your compensation

Track your director income.

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