From 6 April 2025, it will no longer be possible to make voluntary contributions in respect of the tax years from 6 April 2006 to 5 April 2019.
The previous government extended the deadline to pay voluntary NI contributions to 5 April 2025 for those affected by the new state pension transitional arrangements.
It is possible to make voluntary NI contributions by 5 April 2025 for:
- the tax years from 6 April 2018 to 5 April 2024, under the rules normally applying; and
- the tax years from 6 April 2006 to 5 April 2018, under the extension announced by the previous government.
This is an opportunity to pay NI for years that might have been “missed” for one reason or another – to qualify for any state pension 10 qualifying years of contributions are required and 35 qualifying years are required to be eligible for the full amount.
We recommend you check your NI record as soon as possible using the HMRC app or online service.
Please feel free to get in touch if you need any assistance or would like further information..