How to become self-employed while on LCWRA

doadf

Hi!

Looking for advise as feeling very overwhelmed.

I've recently been given a one off payment of over £1000 for a piece of theatre, I am unlikely to get work like this regularly. I am currently on UC (with housing element) plus LCWRA.

How do I go about declaring self-employment? I have not registered and have no idea how to proceed.

Any help appreciated

Albus_Scope

Hey there @doadf and welcome!

Congratulations on the theatre, what is it you'll be doing if you don't mind me asking? We have a few theatre people in this community. I used to do SFX makeup and small pyrotechnics.

To declare self employment, check out this webpage for more information.  As for your UC claim, you can call and  mention the piece of work so that it's on your records. They may want to speak to you about this, but they just want to check to see if this will be your main form of employment. 

poppy123456

If you are working then you will need to report a change of circumstances for UC and tell them you’re working. 

As self employed you will need to attend a gateway appointment at your local job centre. You will also need to report your earnings and expenses on the last day of each assessment period. 

See link regarding self employed and UC. https://www.gov.uk/self-employment-and-universal-credit#:~:text=If%20you're%20gainfully%20self,to%20earn%20in%20similar%20circumstances.

As you have LCWRA then the minimum income floor will not apply to you.