Advice on tax; starting a 1 month contract

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Hi, Hoping someone more knowledgeable than myself can help.

I was laid off a month ago, I've registered with Welfare etc., and that's all fine.

I've been offered a months work, working on some consultancy in a company - it is unlikely to last more than a month. But I will be billing for my time, as they would prefer to keep me off 'headcount', which is likely to be circa €4,000 for the month.

Advice appreciated on a number of things;
If I sign-off the welfare, but have to sign back on in 4 weeks does that mess social payments?

Should I be setting up a company, for the likes of this - though hopefully it won't be a long-term thing?

And
When billing the company, do I bill purely a flat rate and sort out PRSI etc with Revenue.

Hope someone can advise.
Many thanks


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