Self employed permitted work?

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TaraONeil

I'm on pip and UC limited capability.

I'm aware I could do up to 16 hours working for someone else, but can I do those hours working for myself?

When I had the diagnosis I was in the process of setting my art business up and it's my passion - doing it does wonders for my mental health so I'm hoping I can create for those 26 hours and sell my work so long as the net profits don't exceed the income threshold?

poppy123456

Permitted work rules apply to ESA and not to UC.

For UC there’s no maximum amount of hours you can work. If you do start working you must report the changes and tell them.

For UC you have the work allowance. This means some of the earnings you receive each month are ignored before deductions apply. If you claim for help with the rent the work allowance will be £404/month, if you don’t it will be £673/month. For every £1 of earnings over those amounts your UC reduces by 55p.

As self employed you will need to attend a gateway appointment, which will be very brief. You will also need to report your earnings and expenses on your journal on the last day of each assessment period.