Planning Ahead: Changes to NIC

What the 2025 Changes to NIC & Capital Gains Tax Mean for Employers and Business Owners.

Change is coming in April 2025, and with the right planning, it could be an opportunity—not a setback.

From 6 April 2025, the main rate of Class 1 employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) will increase from 13.8% to 15%, and the secondary threshold—the point at which NICs kick in—will be lowered from £9,100 to £5,000.

What does this mean for businesses?

In short, employment costs are shifting slightly—but it’s also a great moment to take a fresh look at how you manage your workforce.

The good news? With the right structure in place, businesses can remain agile, efficient, and compliant.

And that’s not the only update.

From this year, Capital Gains Tax (CGT) will also see a small adjustment:

• 18% for non- and basic-rate taxpayers

• 24% for higher and additional-rate taxpayers

• Business Asset Disposal Relief will rise to 14% in 2025/26, then 18% in 2026/27

These changes are part of the government’s broader fiscal plan—and for business owners, they provide a prompt to reassess financial plans, workforce models, and long-term goals.

Here’s how we’re helping our clients get ahead:

• Reviewing employment strategies to align with updated NIC thresholds

• Supporting workforce planning through smart, flexible recruitment solutions

• Offering insight into cost-effective staffing structures

• Encouraging proactive planning for asset disposal or business sales

At Val Wade Recruitment, we’re more than a recruitment partner—we’re here to support you in navigating these changes confidently and strategically.

Now is the perfect time to ensure your hiring and workforce plans are future-ready—and we’re here to help you do exactly that.

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