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What is a settlement period?
The expression settlement period is often used in association with employer’s contributions. There are six settlement periods a year.
Each period is two months long:
- January-February,
- March-April,
- May-June,
- July-August,
- September-October and
- November-December.
The settlement periods also determine payment deadlines. Settlement periods are also called instalments.