If you were earning £50,000 as a self employed person (after all expenses) the national insurance contributions would be less than the national insurance contri

If you were earning £50,000 as a self employed person (after all expenses) the national insurance contributions would be less than the national insurance contributions of an employed person. For 2013/2014: £50,000 Employee: Tax £9,822.00 NI £4,214.64 £50,000 Self Employed: Tax £9,822.00 NI £3,217.03