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Introduction to National Insurance

National Insurance - the basics

Who pays National Insurance, why you pay it and how, rates, your National Insurance number, link to guidance on paying Income Tax

National Insurance and state benefits

Check which benefits depend on your contributions and which don't, what to do if you're refused a 'contribution-based' benefit

Applying for a National Insurance number if you live in Northern Ireland

How to get a National Insurance number, when you'll need one, what to do if you don't receive it or forget or lose it

National Insurance credits

When you can get National Insurance credits, the conditions you'll need to meet, how to claim if you don't get them automatically

Working and paying tax

Tax and National Insurance if you're employed or self-employed, tax on casual work, multiple jobs, company benefits, tips, more