IloveJapan wrote: ↑Thu Nov 23, 2023 9:56 am
I am left wondering whether anyone applying for Class 2 now (before next April) can still get it for past years and for future years.
Also, I guess if everyone is being shifted to class 3 there may longer be a need to go to all the trouble of providing past employment information. I mean, when you’ve been here over a quarter of a century that’s one hell of a lot of homework!
There is no sign as yet that everyone is going to be shifted to Class 3. In fact the information we have suggests that continuing to pay Class 2 for those who are currently doing so will still be possible.
The information we have so far suggests that Class 2 payments will no longer be compulsory for UK self-employed folk. I remember the last time they were looking at abolishing them the issue was that certain low earners who didn't earn enough to pay Class 4s would be disadvantaged if they had to move to Class 3. If they don't find a workaround to that issue then it may remain possible to sign up for Class 2s. Perhaps that would also remain an option for those overseas. We just don't know yet.
