If you are self-employed and claiming universal credit, DWP will need to decide if you are in ‘gainful self-employment’. 

There is a formal appeal process if you want to challenge a decision about universal credit

The minimum income floor applies to some universal credit claims if you are self-employed. It does not apply in all cases. If the minimum income floor applies, you may be treated as earning a certain amount even if your actual earnings from self-employment are lower.

Universal credit is a monthly award and payments are generally made monthly.  In Northern Ireland, payments are usually made twice monthly. There are a number of alternative payment options available depending on your circumstances.

This part of the website explains how universal credit works if you are self-employed.

Your pay as an employee will usually affect the amount of your universal credit award. In most cases, information about your pay (as an employee) will be sent to DWP and DfC automatically from HMRC and this page looks at how that information is used and in which assessment period.