This is a generally overlooked area, but a very expensive means by which HM Revenue & Customs, extract enormous sums of revenue form UK citizens.

We are very interested in reviewing (free of charge), any self employed individual, or partnership, in order to determine whether they are (or have been), paying too much National Insurance.

In particular, anyone, resident in the UK, who performs their duties wholly outside the UK, may have been assessed (and paid) for many years, National Insurance Contributions that we’re not legally due.

We have successfully obtained, on behalf of our clients, very substantial repayments of Contributions, unlawfully claimed

Class 1 NIC is a very significant “tax” levied on employees and HM Revenue & Customs, understandably attempt to identify any area where remuneration and/or benefits received by employees and directors may be charged to national insurance. Regular visits are made to businesses by dedicated PAYE enquiry teams, in order to examine and identify areas where further national insurance may be charged. Such enquiries can be autocratic and a detailed knowledge of such enquiries is important in order to ensure that the minimum (if any) duties are agreed.