Is National Insurance num required for 1st year for Indian?

[ramkris]

Hi,

I am in the UK on Tier 2 (ICT - Long Term Staff) visa. Just arrived.
I have not yet registered for my national insurance. (Have to do soon)

I have come across the following info, based on which I need to confirm if I submit my P-46 without the national insurance number (as I dont have one), will I be still eligible for the tax exemption for the 1st year of my employment in UK.

"It is important to note that currently Indian expats in UK are exempted from NI contribution for the first 52 weeks. All onsite employees in UK are entitled to a tax exemption on 650 GBP per month on their overseas allowance. However, if you do not submit P-46 form (both the pages filled), your salary will be taxed at a higher rate."

Expecting reply please...

Thanks
Ram

[manci]

You won’t have a P45 if you’re starting your first job or you’re taking on a second job. Your employer will need to work out how much tax you should be paying on your salary.

They may use a ‘Starter Checklist’ to collect the information, or may collect it another way. The Starter Checklist has questions about any other jobs, benefits or student loans you have. It helps your employer work out your correct tax code before your first payday.

HMRC stopped using form P46 in April 2013.

[ramkris]

Hi Manci,

Thanks.

That clears me!!!

- Ram