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Self-employment

Life Event Document Setting up a business This gives an overview of what you need to know if you are thinking of starting up a business.

Becoming self-employed
Working for yourself can have a number of advantages and disadvantages. Information on becoming self-employed as a sole trader and a description of the legalities and tax implications.

Coming to set up a business in Ireland
Information for foreign nationals who want to set up a business in Ireland including tax, legal requirements and business permission.

Closing or selling a business
Find out about the issues facing a business owner who is considering or facing a business closure or transfer. Information is provided on liquidation, employees and insolvency.

Self-employed and unemployment
Has your business closed down? Are you self-employed but have less work and less income? Find out if you can get a social welfare payment.
This document is in: Social Welfare > Social welfare payments > Unemployed people

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