Class 2 NIC approaching SP age.

SP due October next year. Need to make class 2 contribution for this current tax year. What is the best way to do this? The earliest via self assessment would be 6th April next year. Or can it be paid now through one of the alternative payment methods?

Hi Janet Johnston,
You can’t pay your class 2 self-employed National Insurance contributions for the current year (2023-24) until after the tax year has ended i.e. after 6 April 2024.
After this date, you can contact our National Insurance contributions Enquiry helpline, and we will provide you with the details that you require to make your payment.
The contact number for the helpline is 0300 200 3500, lines are open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
Thank you