No need to renew your SEE certificate

From April the current SEE arrangements will no longer apply. This means that there is no need to renew or apply for a SEE. All existing SEE certificates will cease to be valid from 11 April 2015.

Be Wary of Non-payment

This is because the collection of Class 2 NI is changing. Liability for Class 2 NICs will automatically be determined by the level of profits declared when a person files their Self Assessment return.

If the level of profits doesn’t reach a Small Profits Threshold no Class 2 NICs will be due. However, as Class 2 NI contributions affect your entitlement to the State Pension and certain benefits, you should consider making voluntary contributions.