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Class 2 National Insurance: who needs to pay it?

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  • Last updated 16 Jan 2024

🚨From 6 April 2024 (the 24/25 tax year onwards), Class 2 National Insurance is being scrapped. If you’re under the threshold and pay them voluntarily to qualify for benefits, you’ll still be able to do so.

You need to pay Class 2 National Insurance contributions if:

  • You’re self-employed earning over £6,725
  • You don’t normally pay National Insurance but want to make voluntary contributions so you can qualify for benefits (like the State Pension)

Usually, you’ll pay it through your Self Assessment tax return bill.

How much do I need to pay?

In the 2023/24 tax year, your Class 2 National Insurance contributions are £3.45 per week.

That’s £179.40 per tax year.

From the 24/25 tax year, the Class 2 NICs are no longer a required payment from self-employed people.

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