Policy paper

National Insurance contributions: abolition of employer contributions for apprentices under 25

This Tax Information and Impact Note is about the abolition of employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) for apprentices under 25.

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National Insurance contributions: abolition of employer contributions for apprentices under 25

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From April 2016 employers of apprentices under the age of 25 will no longer be required to pay secondary Class 1 (employer) NICs on earnings up to the Upper Earnings Limit, for those employees.

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Published 10 December 2014

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