Payment dates for Class 2 National Insurance Contribution are set ot change, affecting the self-employed…

As of April 2011, the payments date for Class 2 NIC will change affecting all self-employed individuals. Currently Class 2 NIC is paid either monthly via Direct Debit or quarterly, however, from April payments will become due on 31 January and 31 July in line with Self Assessment payments.

HMRC will send out two payment requests in the year in October and April showing payments due by 31 January and 31 July respectively. Payment can be made prior to the due date and can be made via Internet/Telephone banking; CHAPS; Bank Giro; at the Post Office or by Post.