Class 3 national insurance contributions are voluntary and may be made either where no other contribution is due, or in addition to other contributions, in order to establish or maintain the contributor's entitlement to state benefits. Class 3 contributions are payable at a fixed weekly rate (see E8.402).
For an overview of Class 3 contributions, see E8.401.
Individuals who cannot pay Class 3 contributions
The following individuals are ineligible to pay Class 3 contributions.
Children under the age of 16
Individuals are ineligible to make Class 3 contributions for any week commencing before their 16th birthday1.
Individuals are also not entitled to make Class 3 contributions in respect of the year in which they attain the age of
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