As soon as you register Self employed, you automatically lose social benefits, if you received them. Not everyone can afford it. That is why there is a small business support program BACK TO WORK ENTERPRISE ALLOWANCE in Ireland. If you fulfill all the conditions of the program and the officer confirms it, you can become a private entrepreneur and:

1. The first year you will receive 100 percent of your social benefits
2. The second year — 75 percent

Stages of participation in the program:

1. Check your local Intreo for the contact details of the program officer in your area
2. Write him a letter by e-mail and ask to schedule a meeting
3. During the meeting, present your business idea
4. If, in the opinion of the officer, your idea is viable, he will provide you with an example of a business plan, start working on it
5. Next will be a series of meetings about your business plan, the officer will give advice on what needs to be changed
6. When the final part with the business plan is completed, you will be assigned a phone call with another inspector
7. If he supports your idea, then you will return to your inspector’s office again to submit the relevant documents for this program

Important cases:

The time of passing all stages of the program takes approximately 6-10 months

According to the terms of the program, it is forbidden to have a similar business before.

After registering as a private entrepreneur, you can apply for a grant of up to 2,500 euros to support your business.