Immigration: Fees and Charges
Lords · Question HL8809 · Tabled 25 Jun 2025 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Blunkett
To ask His Majesty's Government what taxes are payable on immigration fees paid by employers on behalf of employees and their dependents, and whether they plan to review the level of such taxes.
Answer
Answered by Lord Livermore, 8 Jul 2025
If an employer pays for certain immigration fees on behalf of prospective or current employees, these costs could be liable to Income Tax and National Insurance Contributions for the employee as earnings or a benefit-in-kind. Whether tax is payable will d...