Employment Allowance

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After you've made a claim

You can begin using your Employment Allowance as soon you submit your claim.

HMRC will not send you a confirmation letter for your Employment Allowance.

If your claim is rejected, you will receive an automated message from HMRC within 5 working days.

You may need to tell HMRC if last year’s employers’ Class 1 National Insurance liabilities included deemed payments, taking you over the £100,000 threshold.

When your Employment Allowance counts as de minimis state aid

If you have selected a business sector in your claim, HMRC will send a letter stating that your Employment Allowance counts as de minimis state aid.

You must keep this letter as you may need it if you apply for other de minimis state aid.