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Can I register self employed?

helle1981
helle1981 Posts: 7 Forumite
in Benefits & tax credits
Hello

Just wondered I am currently claiming maternity allowance as im not in employment I have a 3rd child on way any day now and have been looking into work from home opportunities as i would need childcare for 2 children and possibly for the oldest one as well so it wouldnt be worth me going out to work (like my husband does). I would need to be self employed for this, does anybody know if i'm able to while claiming maternity allowance?

TIA

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  • Horace
    Horace Posts: 14,426 Forumite
    Not sure to be honest with you.

    What sort of home work are you planning to do?
  • Floxxie
    Floxxie Posts: 2,853 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    No you can't do any self-employed work whilst claiming MA but can do if you are receiving SMP.
    Mortgage start September 2015 £90000 MFiT #06
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