selfemployed

mr roper

sorry if this was all ready covered,iam a selfemployed van driver the company i worked for are closeing down next week,would i be entitled to any benefits?

tommy21

Hey, quick question. Are you self-employed or employed by someone (as you say that your self-employed but the company you work for (?) is closing down?

Xiney

if you are self employed you can apply for Jobseeker's Allowance - this is a means tested payment.

dodgyme

mr roper wrote: »

sorry if this was all ready covered,iam a selfemployed van driver the company i worked for are closeing down next week,would i be entitled to any benefits?

If you are being means tested and were paying PRSI at class 's' it will depend on your savings and household income. From what I hear if your partner has a good job and you have alot of savings you will probably get nothing.

However I did hear that even if you get nothing in terms of a payment from them based on your means, it might be worth while registering for JSA anyhow for credits/stamps (not sure what these contribute towards) which I guess are paid for you by the state when you are not working. Perhaps someone else might know more about this.

mr roper

tommy21 wrote: »

Hey, quick question. Are you self-employed or employed by someone (as you say that your self-employed but the company you work for (?) is closing down?

most transport companies only have owner drivers working for them,meaning i pay all my own vat and tax

Nolanger

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dodgyme

Nolanger wrote: »

• Adoptive
• Guardians
• Maternity
• Pension
• Widows

so it is worth going to the dole office even if you get nothing now (because of means) because it will contribute (by registering for JSA) towards your state pnesion in years to come should you qualify for one? for example

Xiney

yes, you should go in and apply. If nothing else, you should be signing on for credits towards pension, etc.

mr roper

cheers thanks a million lads your advice is very welcome.