How to Check Your National Insurance Contributions Record
How to check your National Insurance contributions record online with HMRC: spotting gaps, voluntary Class 3 contributions and the State Pension impact.
UK Self-Employed National Insurance: Class 2 and Class 4
UK self-employed pay Class 4 NI at 6%/2% on profits and (voluntarily since April 2024) Class 2 at GBP 3.45/week to build State Pension credits. This guide covers the rates, thresholds, and voluntary contributions.
UK National Insurance Categories Explained
UK National Insurance uses category letters (A, H, M, B, C, J, Z and more) to set rates and thresholds for each employee. This guide covers what each letter means, when categories change, and the rates for 2026/27.
UK National Insurance When Leaving: Voluntary Contributions
UK National Insurance contributions affect entitlement to the State Pension and some other contributory benefits. After leaving the UK, voluntary Class 2 and Class 3 contributions can fill gaps in the contribution record. This article explains the entitlements and the value of voluntary
UK National Insurance 2026: rates, thresholds and what you pay
Tax and Salary TL;DR National Insurance contributions fund state pension, statutory sick pay, and other benefits. Employees pay Class 1 NI
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