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Can you have a business license and still receive unemployment assistance?

Right now I’m receiving unemployment benefits but I’m looking to start a business next month. Can I have a business licenses even though I’m not planning to do business for the next 3 - 6 months. Would that affect my unemployment?

Thanks!

Merely having the license won’t affect anything. If you do generate any income however you must report it on your regular benefit claims.

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3 Responses to “Can you have a business license and still receive unemployment assistance?”

  1. The Baby BOYtique! on November 21st, 2009 at 4:10 am

    This is merely my opinion, but I would say it should not as you would not be reporting any income yet correct? I would call your local unemployment office and verify.
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  2. Bash Limpbutt's Oozing Cyst© on November 21st, 2009 at 4:56 am

    Merely having the license won’t affect anything. If you do generate any income however you must report it on your regular benefit claims.
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  3. StephenWeinstein on November 21st, 2009 at 5:23 am

    If you already had a license, but no business, that would not be a problem. However, any work that you do in order to start a business in the future, including the time that you spend applying for a business license, must be reported to the agency that receives unemployment claims. It may or may not affect your eligibility.
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