Apply for or locate a National Insurance number
If you have lost or forgotten your National Insurance number, there are several ways to retrieve it.
You can find your National Insurance number:
On a document you already
The Likely Effects of Employers’ NIC Increases in 2025
The upcoming increase in Employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NICs) is set to have significant repercussions for UK businesses. Employers’ NICs are essentially a tax on
Autumn Budget 2024 – NIC changes
As had been widely predicted, the Chancellor announced increases to the rate of National Insurance contributions (NICs) that are paid by employers. The main rate of secondary Class
Boosting your State Pension
HMRC has issued a new press release reminding readers of a limited-time opportunity to enhance their State Pension. Currently, there is an opportunity for affected individuals to
Class 4 National Insurance payments
Self-employed individuals are usually required to pay Class 4 National Insurance contributions (NICs) if their annual profits exceed £12,570. For the 2024-25 tax year, Class 4 NIC
Deferring Class 1 NIC contributions
Employees with more than one job may be eligible to defer or delay paying Class 1 National Insurance in certain situations. This deferment can be considered if any of the following
Don’t miss out on Home Responsibilities Protection
HMRC together with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have issued a press release urging tens of thousands of people to check if they are eligible to boost their State
Present self-employed NIC rates
Most self-employed people are required to pay Class 4 National Insurance contributions (NICs) if their profits are £12,570 or more a year. Class 4 NIC rates for the tax year
The NIC Employment Allowance
The Employment Allowance benefits eligible employers by reducing their National Insurance liability. The current allowance is £5,000. An employer can claim less than the maximum if
Finding your National Insurance number
If you have lost or forgotten your National Insurance number there are a number of ways to locate it. Firstly, you could try and locate the number on paperwork such as your tax