You pay National Insurance contributions to build up your entitlement to certain state benefits, including the State Pension. Information about how much National Insurance you pay, what it's for and how to check your National Insurance record.

Information for individuals and employees about National Insurance.

Explains who can get a National Insurance number and how to get one.

These National Insurance (NI) credits were introduced from April 2011. You may be entitled to receive these national insurance credits if you are a grandparent, or other family member, who cares for a child under 12, usually whilst their parent (or main carer) is working. These credits are only available from April 2011 and you must make an application to receive the NI credits. Information about eligibility, what you could get and how to apply.

Information on national insurance contributions including classes of contributions, contribution conditions for benefits and how to get a national insurance number.

Covers the kinds of issues you might come across with National Insurance Contributions (NIC) if you are an employee. Includes, do I have to pay, what happens if I have more than one job, and what issues are there for part-time workers on low-incomes?

Explains what National Insurance contributions you pay on self employed income and how to pay.

You might be able to able to pay UK national insurance while you're working abroad, depending on who you're working for and how long for. You can protect your State Pension and entitlement to other benefits and allowances if you can keep paying National Insurance while you're away.