Do you need a National Insurance Number to make Tax Self Assessment?

dsab

Hi,

a neighbour of mine recently moved from the republic to NI, but is still employed in the republic. As he has never before lived in the UK he has no National Insurance number.

To declare his Irish Income he has to make a self a self assessment of his Income every year. He is now wondering if he needs to just get a tax number from HRMC or if he needs to apply for a NI number.

When I moved here I straight applied for the NI number, but as he has no plans to claim anything from the state he isn't too keen to go through the complicated application/interview process for the NI number.

Any input much appreciated.

Regards,
dsab

drew2k9

i think he needs it, and cant choose to not go through the process regardless of what he does or doesnt want to claim.

dmxdave

Not only will he need a NI number but he will also need a UTR (Unique Tax Reference) to complete a SA

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/sa/introduction.htm

drew2k9

would it be worth him popping into one of the tax offices near by and finding out more info from them? they should be able to help him with all the details and also get them to read that site dmx dave posted up.