Self-Employment Start-up Payment (business start-up help for jobseekers)
Self-Employment Start-up Payment
Paid by Ministry of Social Development — Work and Income · 🇳🇿 New Zealand
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 3 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
2 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
Work and Income may help with the costs of starting a business if you are on a benefit and have a viable business plan.
https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/employers/subsidies-and-other-assistance/index.html
Extracted from the official source, not yet re-read by a human.
Verified on 12 August 2026
Source: www.workandincome.govt.nz
Related reading: How to read a grant eligibility rule
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