Ok so this is such a niche query but I’m so lost in working out which workers might be eligible for government support & there is often some very informed mumsnetters out there that might know or have insights into this.... I’m Director of my own company (posh sounding but essential status for the nature of some contracts I work on), but essentially operate as a sole trader. I’m also a single mum and have had to stop work due to multiple impacts of Covid 19 (home schooling, contracts dried up). Technically I’m ‘employed’ by my own company however I’m not on PAYE (so not eligible for the job retention scheme) as it’s worked out annually by an accountant. I work from home so not eligible for small business grant, and I’m not in the hospitality / retail sector. Although I operate as self employed the income from my company is just money I’ve generated similar to a sole trader.
I pay personal tax, corporation tax and generate VAT and now it seems like I may be the only person in the country ineligible for any form of government support apart from benefits, whilst almost every other single worker in the country employed or self employed is entitled to 80% of their wages. Is this right??