Most workers in the UK will pay National Insurance contributions. It funds state benefits such as pensions, unemployment benefit, and statutory sick pay. There are several types of NI contributions for the self employed depending on whether you are a sole trader or limited company contractor, as well as how much you earn (and take as dividends).
Calculate your self employed national insurance contributions below and scroll down to find out more about the types of national insurance, rates and allowances.
Sole traders will pay Class 2 National Insurance on profits over the Small Profits Threshold, and Class 4 National Insurance on profits over the Lower Profits Limit. See tables below. Self employed sole traders or freelancers will usually pay National Insurance via self assessment.
Limited company contractors however are employed by their own companies, and therefore pay Class 1 Employees National Insurance on earnings over the Primary Threshold. As they are also their own employer, limited company contractors must also pay the Class 1 Employers National Insurance. See tables below.
Small Profits Threshold
£6,725
£6,515
Rate
£3.15 per week (£163.80 per year)
£3.05 per week (£158.60 per year)
Lower Profits Limit
£9,880
£9,568
10.25%
9%
Upper Profits Limit
£50,270
Rate above UPL
3.25%
2%
Primary Threshold
13.25%
12%
Upper Earnings Limit
Secondary Threshold
£9,100
£8,840
15.05%
13.8%
Qdos Contractor are one of the leading providers of specialist contractor insurance services in the UK. Our online application process takes only a matter of minutes with all documentation issued instantly. Unlike many other brokers, we don’t hide our premiums until you've provided your details, as we are confident that our premiums, service and product are the best in the market. In addition, Qdos Contractor is one of the leading authorities on the IR35 legislation and have handled well over 1,500 IR35 enquiries on behalf of UK contractors.
Qdos began in 1988 as a tax consultancy business and has grown significantly over the past two decades, providing expert business services, products and advice. Over the years, Qdos has grown in both size and reputation as a trusted contractor insurance broker as well as an expert tax advisor. Our aim is to provide UK contractors with the assistance and service with IR35 issues they need as well as sustaining excellent quality and competitive premiums in the contractor insurance market.