United Kingdom - Tax Guide for Freelance Contractors
Welcome to our guide to UK Taxation. You will find a wealth of information which will be useful if you plan to work in, or place consultants in, the United Kingdom.
Our tax guides give a general overview of the actual taxation rates and rules at the time of writing. There are of course many ways to legally reduce tax or social security burdens in the United Kingdom. Please contact us for more information or an actual breakdown of your situation, and to find out more about our range of payroll and contact management services in the United Kingdom.
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Social Security
Residents and non-residents
- working in the UK are required to pay social security contributions on their earnings in the UK (NI – National Insurance).
Social security rates for 2011/2012:
- 13.80% for employers on weekly earnings above £ 139, with no ceiling,
- 12.00% for employees on weekly earnings between £ 139 and £ 817 and 2% therafter.
Contributions are collected under the Pay-as-you-Earn (PAYE) system.
Employers must pay National Insurance contributions on the provision of taxable benefits in kind (for example, housing provisions or company car benefits).