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National Insurance Contributions Changes

National Insurance Contributions (NICs) are social security taxes paid by employees and employers in the UK, administered by HMRC, with ongoing legislative changes affecting employer and employee obligations. The National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill is currently active, alongside new provisions allowing voluntary contributions for periods worked abroad from April 2026.

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2024

3 events
15 May 2024 | Consultation (closed) HM Revenue & Customs linked

Freeport and Investment Zone employer National Insurance contributions reliefs — consultation closed

We welcome views on draft regulations which provide for a reporting change for the Freeport and Investment Zone employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) reliefs.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Freeport and Investment Zone employer National …
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↓ The Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment_No._X) Regul…
18 Apr 2024 | Consultation (closed) HM Revenue & Customs linked

Freeport and Investment Zone employer National Insurance contributions reliefs — consultation opened

We welcome views on draft regulations which provide for a reporting change for the Freeport and Investment Zone employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) reliefs.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Freeport and Investment Zone employer National …
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↓ The Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment_No._X) Regul…

2022

2 events
16 Mar 2022 | Consultation (closed) HM Revenue & Customs linked

Draft regulations: DOTAS - The National Insurance Contributions (Application of Part 7 of the Finance Act 2004) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 — consultation closed

We welcome views on draft regulations for the DOTAS National Insurance Contributions (NICs) regime, which amends the existing DOTAS NICs regulations.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ (Draft) The National Insurance Contributions (A…
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↓ (Draft) The National Insurance Contributions (Application o… (13pp)
17 Feb 2022 | Consultation (closed) HM Revenue & Customs linked

Draft regulations: DOTAS - The National Insurance Contributions (Application of Part 7 of the Finance Act 2004) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 — consultation opened

We welcome views on draft regulations for the DOTAS National Insurance Contributions (NICs) regime, which amends the existing DOTAS NICs regulations.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ (Draft) The National Insurance Contributions (A…
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↓ (Draft) The National Insurance Contributions (Application o… (13pp)

2020

2 events
29 Jan 2020 | Consultation outcome HM Revenue & Customs linked

Draft legislation: Employment Allowance eligibility reforms — outcome published

This technical consultation seeks views on the draft regulations and related documents that will reform the eligibility rules for the Employment Allowance by targeting it at smaller businesses.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ (Draft) Employment Allowance (Excluded Persons)… (3pp)
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↓ (Draft) explanatory memorandum - Employment Allowance (Excl… (4pp) ↓ (Draft) tax information and impact note - Employment Allowa… (4pp) ↓ (Draft) statutory notice - Employment Allowance (Excluded P… (1pp)
16 Jan 2020 | Consultation (closed) HM Revenue & Customs linked

Draft legislation: The Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. X) Regulations 2020. — consultation closed

We are seeking views on draft regulations that will enable employers and testimonial committees to report and pay Class 1A National Insurance contributions on termination awards and sporting testimonials in real time.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ (Draft) The Social Security (Contributions) (Am… (5pp)
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↓ Technical overview of the regulations (3pp)

2019

3 events
16 Oct 2019 | Consultation (closed) HM Revenue & Customs linked

Draft legislation: The Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. X) Regulations 2020. — consultation opened

We are seeking views on draft regulations that will enable employers and testimonial committees to report and pay Class 1A National Insurance contributions on termination awards and sporting testimonials in real time.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ (Draft) The Social Security (Contributions) (Am… (5pp)
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↓ Technical overview of the regulations (3pp)
20 Aug 2019 | Consultation outcome HM Revenue & Customs linked

Draft legislation: Employment Allowance eligibility reforms — consultation closed

This technical consultation seeks views on the draft regulations and related documents that will reform the eligibility rules for the Employment Allowance by targeting it at smaller businesses.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ (Draft) Employment Allowance (Excluded Persons)… (3pp)
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↓ (Draft) explanatory memorandum - Employment Allowance (Excl… (4pp) ↓ (Draft) tax information and impact note - Employment Allowa… (4pp) ↓ (Draft) statutory notice - Employment Allowance (Excluded P… (1pp)
25 Jun 2019 | Consultation outcome HM Revenue & Customs linked

Draft legislation: Employment Allowance eligibility reforms — consultation opened

This technical consultation seeks views on the draft regulations and related documents that will reform the eligibility rules for the Employment Allowance by targeting it at smaller businesses.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ (Draft) Employment Allowance (Excluded Persons)… (3pp)
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↓ (Draft) explanatory memorandum - Employment Allowance (Excl… (4pp) ↓ (Draft) tax information and impact note - Employment Allowa… (4pp) ↓ (Draft) statutory notice - Employment Allowance (Excluded P… (1pp)

2018

2 events
11 Dec 2018 | Consultation outcome Department for Work and Pensions HM Revenue & Customs HM Treasury linked

Consultation on abolishing Class 2 National Insurance and introducing a contributory benefit test to Class 4 National Insurance for the self-employed — outcome published

This is a consultation on the abolition of Class 2 National Insurance, and on introducing a new contributory benefit test for the self-employed into Class 4 National Insurance.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The abolition of Class 2 National Insurance: In…
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↓ Abolishing Class 2 and reforming Class 4 National Insurance… (32pp)

2016

8 events
5 Dec 2016 | Consultation outcome HM Revenue & Customs linked

Salary sacrifice for the provision of benefits-in-kind — outcome published

Consultation on limiting the range of employee benefits-in-kind that attract Income Tax and National Insurance Contributions advantages when provided as part of salary sacrifice arrangements.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation on salary sacrifice for the provis… (17pp)
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↓ Consultation on salary sacrifice for the provision of benef… (25pp)
19 Oct 2016 | Consultation outcome HM Revenue & Customs linked

Salary sacrifice for the provision of benefits-in-kind — consultation closed

Consultation on limiting the range of employee benefits-in-kind that attract Income Tax and National Insurance Contributions advantages when provided as part of salary sacrifice arrangements.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation on salary sacrifice for the provis… (17pp)
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↓ Consultation on salary sacrifice for the provision of benef… (25pp)
10 Aug 2016 | Consultation outcome HM Revenue & Customs linked

Salary sacrifice for the provision of benefits-in-kind — consultation opened

Consultation on limiting the range of employee benefits-in-kind that attract Income Tax and National Insurance Contributions advantages when provided as part of salary sacrifice arrangements.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation on salary sacrifice for the provis… (17pp)
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↓ Consultation on salary sacrifice for the provision of benef… (25pp)
24 Feb 2016 | Consultation outcome Department for Work and Pensions HM Revenue & Customs HM Treasury linked

Consultation on abolishing Class 2 National Insurance and introducing a contributory benefit test to Class 4 National Insurance for the self-employed — consultation closed

This is a consultation on the abolition of Class 2 National Insurance, and on introducing a new contributory benefit test for the self-employed into Class 4 National Insurance.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The abolition of Class 2 National Insurance: In…
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↓ Abolishing Class 2 and reforming Class 4 National Insurance… (32pp)

2015

4 events
9 Dec 2015 | Consultation outcome Department for Work and Pensions HM Revenue & Customs HM Treasury linked

Consultation on abolishing Class 2 National Insurance and introducing a contributory benefit test to Class 4 National Insurance for the self-employed — consultation opened

This is a consultation on the abolition of Class 2 National Insurance, and on introducing a new contributory benefit test for the self-employed into Class 4 National Insurance.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The abolition of Class 2 National Insurance: In…
+1 more
↓ Abolishing Class 2 and reforming Class 4 National Insurance… (32pp)

2014

2 events