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Can I be self employed whilst on maternity

I am currently employed and will be going on maternity leave and will be receiving the usual SMP.

My question is i wanted to start a 'side business' whilst on maternity, selling home made crafts and I'd need to then set myself up as self employed. Am I able to be self employed whilst on maternity (I obviously wouldn't want the SMP be affected in any way)?

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  • Marcon
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    I am currently employed and will be going on maternity leave and will be receiving the usual SMP.

    My question is i wanted to start a 'side business' whilst on maternity, selling home made crafts and I'd need to then set myself up as self employed. Am I able to be self employed whilst on maternity (I obviously wouldn't want the SMP be affected in any way)?
    Try this, which looks spot on in terms of answering your question: https://workingfamilies.org.uk/articles/what-work-can-you-do-during-maternity-adoption-parental-leave/
    Googling on your question might have been both quicker and easier, if you're only after simple facts rather than opinions!  
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