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NI Shortfall - Class 3 - working abroad

KatyJ
KatyJ Posts: 2 Newbie
in Pensions, annuities & retirement planning
NI shortfall - qualifying years

Hi moneysupermarketworld! Can anyone help give me a clearer answer than HMRC/NI office. :confused: I'm confused and a bit stuck.
Before I donate more of my savings to paying Class 3s, do any/all of the approx 4 years working/contributing in the EU count as qualifying years for my UK pension?

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  • EdInvestor
    EdInvestor Posts: 15,749 Forumite
    KatyJ wrote: »
    Before I donate more of my savings to paying Class 3s

    If you are employed why not pay class 2 conts - they confer the same pension benefits and are much cheaper, about GBP10 per month.The EU conts will count for your UK pension.
    Trying to keep it simple...;)
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