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Can You Claim Universal Credit While Freelancing?
Thinking about going freelance but worried about losing your Universal Credit? Good news, you don't have to choose. In this episode, I'm breaking down how Universal Credit actually works for self-employed people, and why it might be more flexible than you think.
What we cover:
Why Universal Credit isn't just for employed people, freelancers can claim too
The Minimum Income Floor explained (and why it probably won't affect you straight away)
The 12-month startup period and how it gives you breathing room to build your client base
How to report your income and expenses monthly through your UC…
The skinny
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