Self-employed National Insurance

Self-employed National Insurance is a way to contribute to the UK's social security system if you work for yourself. It helps fund benefits like the State Pension, Maternity Allowance, and Employment and Support Allowance. Your contributions are based on your earnings and are paid through Class 2 and Class 4 National Insurance contributions. These payments ensure you qualify for certain benefits later in life or if you face ill health or unemployment. Essentially, it’s your way of investing in your future social protections while running your own business or working independently.