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The Government has announced a package of support for small and medium-sized businesses
(SMEs) and individuals to deal with lost income and the costs of absence due to COVID-19.<p><strong>
</strong></p>Individuals working through a Personal Service Company are not eligible
for the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme. However, they may be eligible for the
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme if they pay themselves through a PAYE scheme. They
may also have access to support through the temporary Coronavirus Business Interruption
Loan Scheme and the Bounce Back Loan Scheme.<p><strong> </strong></p>Individuals who
are employed by a Personal Service Company are also entitled to statutory sick on
pay on the same terms as any other employee, and may be entitled to a rebate where
they meet the criteria of that scheme. Those not eligible for Statutory Sick Pay will
be able to receive support through the benefits system. Comprehensive information
about the full range of business support measures is available at: <a href="http://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/coronavirus-business-support"
target="_blank">www.businesssupport.gov.uk/coronavirus-business-support</a>.
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