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National Insurance Number Assistance and Rebates

Anyone intending to work in the UK needs to obtain an NI number. It is a unique personal number that ensures the Government correctly records your contributions, which go towards the UK social security and state pension system.

There are two scenarios depending on your current passport and visa status in the UK.

  1. Did you apply for a visa to enter the UK?
    You will receive NI application forms upon request.

    Step 1- Contact Job Centre Plus when you arrive in the UK on 0845 6000 643
    Let them know that you’d like to have an application sent out to you to apply for your national insurance number.
    Job Centre Plus offices are open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm (UK time).
      
    Step 2- Supply them with the following details
    Full Name
    Date of Birth
    Date of Arrival
    Visa Type
    Address Details
      
    Step 3- Wait for your NI application form in the post
    Complete the form and send it back to the Job Centre with a copy of your visa, entry stamp and back page of your passport.
      
    Step 4- Wait for your NI number in the post
    “Emergency Tax” may be charged at your employer’s discretion and if this does occur, you can claim ALL of your overcharged tax back.
      

  2. Do you hold an EU/UK passport?
    You will be required to attend an NI appointment.

    Step 1- Contact Job Centre Plus when you arrive in the UK on 0845 6000 643 and make a NI appointment.
    Job Centre Plus offices are open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm (UK time)
      
    Step 2- Attend your NI appointment.
    Take the following information with you.

    1. Your Passport
    2. Employment letter
      Proof that you are seeking employment if you are not yet employed.
      Agencies can provide this and if you have used our Job Assistance program we can provide you with a letter.
    3. Proof of Residence in the UK
      Any document verifying your residence in the UK
      (e.g. a letter from the person you are staying with, a copy of your rental/lease agreement and UK bank statement etc...)

    Step 3- Wait for your NI number in the post
    “Emergency Tax” may be charged at your employer’s discretion and if this does occur, you can claim ALL of your overcharged tax back.


Other options:
  
Are you a Contractor in the UK?
An Umbrella Company is a tax structure that you can use if you are contracting or temping in the UK. This allows you to claim expenses and pay less tax. As 1st Contact Umbrella would act as your “employer”, an extra benefit is that we can apply for your NI number on your behalf. It is free to sign up so contact our London office when you arrive!
   
National Insurance Rebate

A National Insurance rebate represents an opportunity to have a portion of your annual NI contributions allocated to your own stakeholder pension. If you are currently employed and have a permanent NI number, you are eligible to claim your National Insurance rebate. You don't have to contribute anything extra to contract out. The average national insurance rebate is £1,645.

For information to apply visit 1st Contact NI Rebates website

 

 







 
 

       

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