A National Insurance contributions holiday for businesses who employ armed forces veterans comes into force on 6 April 2021
The new policy delivers on the UK government’s manifesto commitment, allows employers to claim National Insurance contributions relief for veterans they have hired during their first year of civilian employment after leaving the armed forces. The move is part of the government’s commitment to make the UK the best place in the world to be a veteran and will help further incentivize employers to take advantage of the wide range of skills and experience that ex-military personnel offer.
While the vast majority of ex-military personnel transition successfully into civilian life, some veterans can struggle with the adjustment. This National Insurance contributions holiday will provide a great incentive for employers to take veterans on. It will support those who have already given so much to this country, and it will help to unleash the great skills and huge potential of our service leavers.
The relief is available to all employers of veterans regardless of when the veteran left the regular armed forces, providing that they have not been employed in a civilian capacity since leaving service. The relief will be available on all qualifying veterans each time they leave HM Armed Forces.
Employers will be able to claim National Insurance contributions relief on the earnings of qualifying veterans. A person qualifies as a veteran if they have served at least one day in the regular armed forces. This includes anyone who has completed at least one day of basic training.
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