Commencing or returning to self-employment (CLK) 102-11000000
Expand allThis document outlines how to assess self-employment for customers in receipt of Disability Support Pension (DSP) and JobSeeker Payment (JSP). It also provides links to other procedures that will assist in assessing self-employment of customers in receipt of other social welfare payments delivered by Centrelink.
Government intent
Self-employment needs to be assessed appropriately to ensure that customers are able to access the most suitable form of assistance from Centrelink.
Self-employment and business structure
When a customer advises they have commenced or returned to self-employment, it must be first established that they are self-employed or an employee. There are many factors to determine self-employment.
If it has been determined that the customer is self-employed, the next step is to identify what business structure they are operating under, as there are several options, these include:
Once it has been established what type of business structure the customer has, they will be required to provide information on their business.
Every customer's address (including postal address) and telephone details (including mobile phone numbers) must be checked at every contact, and updated if required. Note: if the customer has authenticated themselves via IVR, address details do not need to be confirmed.
Contents
Commencing or returning to self-employment Disability Support Pension (DSP)
Commencing or returning to self-employment for JobSeeker Payment, Youth Allowance and Austudy
Related links
Self-employment as an approved activity to satisfy mutual obligation requirements
Cessation of employment income
Commencing or returning to work
Business has ceased or has been sold
Factors to determine self-employment
Commencement of a new business or purchase of a business enterprise
Assessment of income and assets from business structures for Centrelink payments
Changes to income and assets from a business structure
Assessment of trusts and companies
Assessment of income from trusts and companies
Assessment of income and assets from trusts and companies pre 1 January 2002