National Insurance

National Insurance Contributions (NICs) are payable whether you are self-employed or employed by your own company, although different rates apply.

National Insurance - overview

Although it can affect your entitlement to some state benefits, effective tax planning may allow you to reduce your NI contributions. Our overview.

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Employee National Insurance

Understanding employee National Insurance and how to minimise Class 1 NI contributions for both employers and employees

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Employers National Insurance contributions

National Insurance, PAYE and payroll: Employers must pay employer National Insurance contributions on employee earnings and they must collect employee Class 1 NICs.

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Self-employed National Insurance

If you are a sole trader or in a partnership, you are liable for profit-related Class 4 National Insurance (NI) contributions.

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Employment Allowance

Tax advice for UK employers: how to claim Employment Allowance and reduce the amount of employer’s Class 1 NICs you pay.

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Find a lost National Insurance number

You should receive a National Insurance number when you reach 16. If you have lost or did not receive yours find out how you can track it down. You can also find out how to check your NI record.

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Essential guide to National Insurance

National Insurance overview for employers to help minimise National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and understand National Insurance rates and allowances.