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National Insurance Contributions

November 1, 2018
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National Insurance Contributions


NATIONAL INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS
Class 1 19/20
EmployeeEmployer
NICs rate12%13.8%
No NICs for employees generally on the first£166 pw£166 pw
No NICs for younger employees* on the first£166 pw£962 pw
NICs rate charged up to£962 pwNo limit
2% NICs on earnings over£962 pwN/A
Certain married women5.85%13.8%

 

Employment Allowance£3,000£3,000
 Per business. Not available if the sole employee a director
Limits and thresholds 19/20
WeeklyMonthlyAnnual
Lower earnings limit£118£512£6,136
Primary threshold£166£720£8,632
Secondary threshold£166£720£8,632
Upper earnings limit (and upper secondary thresholds*)£962£4,167£50,000
* Employees generally under 21 years and apprentices under 25 years
Class 1A Employer On car and fuel benefits and most other taxable benefits provided to employees and directors13.8%
Class 2 Self-Employed Flat rate£3.00 pw £156.00 pa
Self-employed Small profits threshold: no compulsory NICS if profits do not exceed  £6,365 pa
Class 4 Self-Employed On profits£8,632 – £50,000 pa 9%
 Over £50,000 pa 2%
Class 3 Flat rate£15.00 pw £780.00pa
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