Author: Graham Woolcock

Struggling to understand what help and support is available to your business? We here at North Devon+ have tried to explain what you are likely to be eligible for—if you wish to discuss anything please contact info@northdevonplus.co.uk

Employee of a company

Self Employed or Partnership

Director

Yes

Yes

Yes

Were you employed before 28/02/2020?

Yes

No

Apply for Universal Credit

No

Did you make a tax return for the 18/19 tax year?

Yes

Apply for Universal Credit

No

Are you paying yourself via PAYE Scheme?

Yes

Are you currently off work through sickness

Yes

Apply for Statutory Sick Pay @£94.25 per week for max 28 weeks

Is your business still operating and do you wish to continue?

No

Apply for Universal Credit

No

Was this set up before 28/02/2020?

No

Yes

Yes

Are you continuing to work as normal?

Yes

It is business as normal

No

Have you been furloughed

Yes

No

Apply for Universal Credit

Apply for Job Retention Scheme
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-guidance-for-employees#furloughed-workers

No

Does 50% or more of your income come from your self employment?

Yes

No

Are your trading profits less than £50,000 per annum?

Yes

Apply for Self Employment Support Scheme
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme

It is business as normal

Yes

Are you continuing to work as Normal?

No

Apply for Universal Credit

No

Have you been furloughed

Yes

Apply for Job Retention Scheme
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-guidance-for-employees#furloughed-workers
All Statutory Director Duties may continue