Guidance

Declare no return of Class 1A National Insurance contributions

Use this form if HMRC has sent you a P11D(b) and you have not awarded taxable benefits and expenses to employees.

You only need to tell HMRC you have no return of Class 1A National Insurance contributions to make if:

  • we have sent you a P11D(b) or a P11D(b) reminder letter
  • you have not paid any taxable expenses or benefits to any employees

Before you start

If you are an employer, you will need:

  • employer PAYE Reference
  • employer name
  • business postcode
  • a Government Gateway user ID and password — if you do not have one, you can create one when you use the online service

If you are an agent, you will need:

  • your name
  • PAYE agent reference number
  • contact name
  • contact telephone number
  • email address
  • a Government Gateway user ID and password

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Updates to this page

Published 26 June 2024
Last updated 22 October 2025 show all updates
  1. Information on what an agent will need has been updated to include 'a Government Gateway user ID and password'.

  2. Welsh translation added.

  3. First published.

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