Hi, my name is SamuelTaylor!

SamuelTaylor

Can I start a company and keep benefits

Rachel_Scope

Hi @SamuelTaylor and welcome to the community.

The same rules apply whether you're employed or self-employed. Here is some more info https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/self-employment-and-benefits/what-benefits-can-i-claim-if-i-am-self-employed#:~:text=When%20it%20comes%20to%20working,if%20you%20are%20self%20employed. Hope that helps 😊

poppy123456

Which benefits exactly are you claiming?

SamuelTaylor

Pip and esa as well as housing benefits

SamuelTaylor

poppy123456

For ESA it will be permitted work. You can work less than 16 hours per week and not earn anymore than £185.50/week. You must tell ESA you're working and fill out the PW1 form.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/employment-and-support-allowance-permitted-work-form/permitted-work-factsheet