Self-employed, sole trader, company director...

the O Reilly connection

Hi

I was wondering what the situation is with people who are unemployed, receiving state benefits and are in the process of setting up a business? Will state benefits be automatically cut off once they register as a sole trader / company director or does there have to be proof of income before this happens?

Thanks

SourSessions

Have you heard of the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance?

AugustRain

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058414286/self-employed-sole-trader-company-director

You have to notify SW if there’s a change in your circumstances while you’re
claiming a SW payment.

As you’re not available now for full time work you’re no longer eligible for Jobseekers.
Depending on a number of factors, you may be eligible for BTWEA.

the O Reilly connection

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123515301#Comment_123515301

I haven't heard of it before. Thank you.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123517981#Comment_123517981

Is there a helpline to discuss this with?

AugustRain

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123518046#Comment_123518046

You have to reach out to and make contact with an officer in your local SW office.
You need to search citizensinformation.ie for “Back to Work Enterprise Allowance” to get all the information you need.
The document is very thorough giving you details of all the grants that are available to you as a new start up.
You also need to contact your “Local Enterprise Office” as part of the process.
You’ll find yours at whichever is your Local Authority. (County Council website).
This is all explained in the citizensinformation.ie document, as is the application form.

the O Reilly connection

Thank you for your responses.