Introduction

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 rates and thresholds Quick link to previous, current and next year National Insurance rates and thresholds

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

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