Paying class 2 as a person who resides abroad

My circumstances are that I live on the Isle of Man and have done for the last 25 years. I previously worked and lived in the UK and am eligible to buy back NI through voluntary contributions. I have been provided with a breakdown of the years I can buy back and also been advised that I can from this point forward pay class 2 NI to build up my UK state pension. Following the chancellors decision to abolish class 2 NI I am wondering where this leaves those that live abroad that are paying class 2. Can you advise please?

Hi rmn0509,
The process of paying class 2 voluntary national insurance in the UK and overseas remains unchanged.
In the autumn 2023 statement for the abolition of class 2, this refers to UK mainland self-employed people only and their reported profits that pay compulsory NI.
Thank you.

Hi, I live and work overseas and requested to pay Class 2 NICs for previous years. I completed the relevant form over 18 months ago, and you asked for more information about 6 months ago. I submitted the extra information and have not received any confirmation about that since. However, I received a letter/form today for Class 2 contributions for the 23/24 tax year. I can only assume that I am eligible to pay previous years at Class 2, but I have not received any information about that. Can you please advise? Thanks.

Hi Ch1ck3n Evans,
Without checking your National Insurance records I am unable to confirm if the shortfall information for previous years has been processed.
Please contact the National Insurance helpline  lines are open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
Thank you.