SAHM and Maternity pay?

[divamumdiva]

Hi, I dont know where to post this. I only just found out im expecting number 2. I have been SAHM since Feb2005. And in July 2005, i started my small business. In January 2006 we tax registered. Its 95% import from Asia. I run business with partner who works in t he shop. I dont take money as wage from business, although my partner takes 100pound a week. In the past i probably taken 2-3 times, thru all booking.
Im now pregnant, do i entitled for any maternity pay, and how do i find about this? CAn anyone help me?
TIA

I would think you would be intitled to a maternity alowence from the government as far as i know, but go to your local jobcenter they have lots of leaflets and info on that sort of thing.

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You might get Maternity Allowance if:

• you?re employed, but not eligible for Statutory Maternity Pay
• you?re registered self-employed and paying Class 2 National Insurance Contributions (NICs), or hold a Small Earnings Exception certificate

You may be eligible if:

• you?ve been at work for at least 26 weeks of the 'test period' (66 weeks up to and including the week before your baby is due). Part weeks count as full weeks
• you earned an average of £30 in any 13 of the weeks in the test period