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    Paternity Leave

    Own limited company, being going for about 6 months.

    A couple of direct contracts done so far, so money in the company account.

    About to become a father in January. Not yet taken any money as salary from the company (just expenses).

    Can I claim paternity leave?

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    I think it is about £98 per week or 90% of your weekly wage - whichever is the smallest.

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      #3
      Paternity pay

      It is actually £102.80 per week or 90% of average earnings if that is less than £100 per week.

      Steve Bellamy
      Qdos Consulting Ltd

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        #4
        Paternity

        I was close.

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          #5
          Re: Paternity

          Can you claim, Paternity and Maternity, if you work for an umbrella company or composite company?

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            Can you claim, Paternity and Maternity, if you work for an umbrella company or composite company?
            Yes

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              #7
              Can you claim, Paternity and Maternity, if you work for an umbrella company or composite company?
              Only if you're both Male and Female

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                #8
                Paternity Leave

                Thanks for the replies so far, but my original question hasn't really been answered.

                I realise that Paternity Leave is based on an earnings, but since I haven't drawn down any salary in the last 5 months or so, can I still claim it? If so, how?

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                  #9
                  I'm in a similar situation and had a think about it while sussing out the Mrs maternity entitlement. If you havent paid yourself any salary then I reckon you are not entitled to anything. If you had then your Ltd Co could of feasibly paid you paternity leave ( if you took time off ) and then reclaimed some of it from the government ( not sure how much ). In short I decided it wasnt worth the hastle as I'm sure my accountant wouldnt of done it for free. If you were actually having the baby then there is a few grand at stake and maybe its worthwhile !!?!?!?!?!?

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