Proof of self-employment and company directors for claiming benefit

Part of: Benefits: proof we need

Self-employment

We need to see proof of your latest profit and loss accounts.

If you do not have profit and loss accounts give us your latest self-assessment tax return (form SA100) from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)

We may also ask you to give us your:

  • class 2 and 4 National Insurance certificates
  • last six months business bank accounts

Trading for less than a year

If you have been trading for less than a year:

We will not work out your self-employment income for you. Invoices and receipts will not be looked at or accepted.

Company directors

Tell us if you're a sole trader, partner or joint-owner. If you're a partner or joint-owner, tell us the number of partners or joint-owners.

Give us documents that confirm the following for each company you're a director of your:

  • shareholding
  • earnings (drawings or wages)
  • dividends

We may also ask you to give us your:

  • company accounts
  • company balance sheet
  • company reports
  • exemption certificate from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)