Question: how much national insurance do i have to pay when self employed?
Answer: Yes, most self-employed people pay Class 2 NICs if your profits are at least £6,475 during the 2020/21 tax year, or £6,365 in the 2019/20 tax year. If you're over this limit you will pay £3 a week, or £156 a year for the 2019/20 tax year, and £3.05 a week, or £158.60 a year for the 2020/21 tax year.