Zakat on companies
Question
How is zakat calculated for a joint-stock company with capital investment, working capital and annual profits?
Answer
Zakat due on a company, whether a sole proprietorship or a partnership
It is paid upon the working capital and annual profits (if the nisab is reached). Zakat equals one quarter of the tenth (i.e. 2.5%) and is paid after one lunar year passes. No zakat is due upon the capital investment.
Allah Almighty knows best.