There are various forms of self-employment, each of which can affect the way in which they are treated for Housing and Council Tax Benefit purposes.

If you are a Sole Trader or Sub-Contactor, this means you have sole responsibility for the business and are liable for any business losses but can keep any profits; for Housing and Council Tax Benefit purposes they would be treated as being self-employed.

If you have a Partnership in a Business, this is just like a sole trader and for Housing and Council Tax Benefit purposes they would be treated as being self-employed.

If you are a Company Director of a limited company you will not be classed as self-employed. You will be classed as being employed and an employee of the company.

For further information or if you require a Self-Employed Claim Form please contact us.

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