PAYE, tax codes and National Insurance

How tax is taken from your salary automatically, what your tax code means, and how to spot (and fix) being on the wrong one.

Key points to understand

Personal allowance and the current bands

Personal allowance and the current bands. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.

Decoding your tax code (and the emergency code trap)

Decoding your tax code (and the emergency code trap). In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.

NI classes and what they pay for

NI classes and what they pay for. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.

Practical tips

• Prepare your documents and translations in advance — most delays come from missing paperwork.
• Always note the office name, address, and a contact number before you go.
• Ask the community on MyHAbroad if you’re unsure — chances are someone has already been through it.