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Membership Benefits

Explore our member benefits below to find out how you can become empowered, protected, and connected through IPSE membership.

Protection

We protect you by campaigning and influencing government to create a fair business environment that encourages self-employment as a career choice. We help you understand and manage your business risks, safe in the knowledge that we can provide tailored insurances and helplines that protect against the unforeseen.

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Illness and injury cover

If you are ill or injured for three or more weeks and cannot work, IPSE will compensate you for loss of earnings.

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Jury service cover

If you are called for jury service and cannot work, IPSE will compensate you for loss of earnings.

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Tax and VAT investigation cover

If HMRC investigates your tax affairs, IPSE provides expert support and cover for legal fees.

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Managed Service Company investigation cover

If you're involved in an MSC investigation, IPSE provides expert advice, Q&A support and protection throughout HMRC enquiries.

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Legal protection cover

If you face a business-related legal dispute, such as an employment claim or contract disagreement, IPSE covers legal representation and fees up to £50k.

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Contract failure cover

Get compensated if the agency you work through or your end client fails to meet the terms of your contract.

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Umbrella default cover

Get protected if an umbrella company owing you money goes bankrupt or enters administration before making payment.

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End client or agency failure cover

Get protected if an end client or agency owing you money goes bankrupt or enters administration before paying an outstanding invoice.

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Campaigning

The self-employed are stronger together. That's why we champion your interests, bringing freelancers together to influence government and industry.

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Connection

We connect you to a strong and supported network of fellow IPSE members, staff and experts that can be relied upon throughout your journey. We help you source expertise, engage with policymakers and collaborate together to access business opportunities.

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Events, networking and training

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.

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IPSE Member Directory

The IPSE Member Directory can help you find new clients, collaborate with other professionals, and stay up-to-date on the latest industry trends.

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Mentoring

Book a chat with an expert of your choice to discuss anything from finding work to data protection.

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Empower

We empower you with the right tools that help create a healthy and rewarding business now, and for the future. We help you develop your career through inspirational and practical content, and offer financial and wellbeing services for peace of mind.

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IPSE Tax, Contract and Legal helplines

Our tax and legal helplines are provided by a team of impartial experts, who can provide you with guidance for all your queries through your self-employed journey.

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IPSE Offers

IPSE offers its members a wide variety of deals at preferential rates. Search the below categories and find your perfect deal.

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Business Hub

The Business Hub is a resource for self-employed businesses created and maintained by qualified solicitors and business advice experts, including legal templates and extensive guides available 24/7.

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Launch Programme

A structured programme to help you get your self-employed career off to a strong start, covering the fundamentals of setting up and protecting your business alongside practical guidance on finding work and getting paid.

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