Auto enrolment

[towerhill]

Hello,

I have made a few researches on internet but couldn't find an answer.

It is possible to opt out the auto enrolment scheme if "you’re a sole director company, with no other staff".
I am a sole director company however part of my earning are taken via PAYE salary. So am I considered as a staff of my own company? If so, would it be impossible for me to opt out?

Thanks for your help!

[TheCyclingProgrammer]

No you're not but even if you were considered staff, the clue is in the word "other".

It's the first FAQ:
The Pensions Regulator |

[northernladuk]

A director is not an employee of the company. Just because he doesn't work it doesn't mean he's an employee. A director isnt bound by the NMW and has no contract of employment etc.

Have a read of this.

http://www.contractoruk.com/news/00326.html

[towerhill]

Thank you both! It's much clearer

[Nayab]

I called them up myself for clarification. All sorted in 5 minutes.

[pr1]

I called them up myself for clarification. All sorted in 5 minutes.

Presumably from a phone box using a pseudonym? To me, "sole director with no intention of employing anyone" screams "this guy might be worth investigating for IR35"

[Nayab]

Presumably from a phone box using a pseudonym? To me, "sole director with no intention of employing anyone" screams "this guy might be worth investigating for IR35"

Not at all.