Get a National Insurance Number
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As an employee you are required to pay tax and National Insurance. General information on tax and National Insurance can be found on the Government website.
If you do not have a National Insurance Number you will need to obtain one. You can apply for a National Insurance Number through the Department for Work and Pensions website.
You can also call the National Insurance enquiry line on 0845 600 0644.
You will need to attend a local interview to obtain a National Insurance number and waiting times for appointments are approximately four weeks. Your personal number will be issued to you approximately five to seven weeks after the interview.