National Insurance

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

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

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

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

The Employment Allowance reduces the NIC liability for some small employers pay. Here's how to claim the Employment Allowance and reduce the amount of employer’s Class 1 NICs you pay.

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.

It is possible to overpay your National Insurance contributions. Discover when and how you can claim a National Insurance rebate.

Understand National Insurance for employers, employees and the self employed including rates and allowances and to help minimise National Insurance Contributions (NICs).