As part of the compulsory employment pensions the minimum contributions are increasing.
An employing business’s responsibility is to automatically enrol workers into a workplace pension – unless they choose to opt out.
From 6 April more of your employees pay will have to be deducted. This will mean that your employees will receive less in their take-home pay and it is advisable to warn them in advance of the change.
Employer minimum | Employee minimum | Total minimum | |
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April 6 2019 onwards | 3% | 5% | 8% |
Previously | 2% | 3% | 5% |
This is the last rate increase set in place when workplace pensions were implemented. Tax relief is received on such pension contributions for both employee and employer and if you would like to discuss pension contributions or tax planning in general please do contact us.
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