Who is this membership for?
IPSE Director membership is ideal for self-employed contractors and individuals who operate through a limited company.
In addition to receiving all the benefits of a Community membership, Director members also have access to vital protections to help them minimise risk and protect their income.
£35 a month Incl. VAT
Annual subscription
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The key benefits
Illness and injury cover
If you are ill or injured for three or more weeks and cannot work, IPSE will compensate you up to £2k.
Tax & IR35 investigation cover, including pre-dispute
If your tax affairs are investigated by HMRC, IPSE will provide you with a team of experts who can take this off your plate, and financial cover for legal fees up to £100k. IPSE Director members can also receive up to £500 per day compensation for tax compliance meetings up to £1500, as per your contract at the time.
Managed Service Company cover
Receive advice, regular Q&A sessions and protection from the next steps of HMRC’s enquires if you are involved in an MSC investigation.
Jury service cover
IPSE compensates Director members with up to £5,000 if you lose income due to getting called up for jury service. This cover applies whether you are working via your limited company or via an umbrella at the time.
End client and agency failure cover
Get protected with up to 10k for loss of earnings if you have an outstanding invoice with an end client or agency that is going bankrupt or into administration.
Contract failure cover
Get compensated up to £1,000 if you find yourself in a situation where the agency you’re working through or your end client doesn’t meet the terms of the contract that you have with them.
More Director benefits
Campaigning
The self-employed are stronger together. That’s why we bring you together, to champion and advocate on your behalf to government and industry.
Everyday savings with IPSE Offers
Access a wide variety of deals at preferential rates through our carefully selected partners, our IPSE Marketplace, and the IPSE Rewards platform.
IPSE Member Directory
The member directory can help you find new clients, collaborate with other professionals, and stay up-to-date on the latest industry trends.
Member Support Programme
Confidential support accessible from anywhere, at any time, enabling you to speak in confidence to an accredited counsellor or subject specialist for emotional, financial, and legal support.
Events, training, and networking
IPSE holds a diverse range of events every year, both online and in-person, to help you expand your skills and knowledge and make connections.
Unlimited co-working
With workspaces in hotels and other venues provided via AndCo, you can enjoy a work lifestyle like no other.
The Business Hub
Access 100s of templates, guides and tools (created by experts) 24/7, so you never have to wait to keep your business moving forward.
Discounted contract review service
We offer a professional contract review and advice if you want to ensure your contract fits within IR35 regulations, all at a discounted rate for members.
1-2-1 Success Sessions
Our experienced members are here to lend an ear. Book a 20 minute chat with an expert to discuss anything from finding work to data protection.
Tax and legal helplines
We provide you with tax, contract and legal guidance, delivered by knowledgeable and friendly experts on our helplines.
Get peace of mind as you run your business, knowing you're covered by IPSE.
Director members have access to vital protections to help them minimise risk and protect their income such as cover for illness and injury, jury service, tax & IR35 investigation, contract failure, end client and agency failure, and managed service company investigations.
With all of these insurances bundled into one membership, you're just one step away from being covered.
Simplify self-employment with access to vital knowledge and tools for your business
When you work for yourself, who do you turn to for advice and guidance, and how do you access the essential tools you need to run a successful business? As the only not-for-profit focused solely on self-employment in the UK, IPSE provides impartial, accurate and relevant advice on the topics that matter to you.
Plus, our helplines, 1-2-1 Success Sessions, meet-ups, online groups, and member engagement representatives are all ways you can chat to real people about whatever's on your mind.
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Reach out to the IPSE membership team for all of your queries about membership on 0208 897 9970 or through our contact form.
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