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Self-employment often means having to navigate lots of different websites with no clear source of truth. As the only not-for profit focused on self-employment, IPSE provides impartial and relevant advice on the topics that matter to you.
Find the self-employment support you are looking for below.

 

Advice sections (A-Z):

Coronavirus
Coronavirus is a real concern for all self-employed, from a lack of support from government to the real impact this has on everyday life. 

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Here you'll find information on:

  • Coronavirus and the self-employed
  • SEISS
  • Bounce Back Loan
  • Universal Credit
  • Kickstart Scheme

Insurance
Make sure that you are protected with the key insurances needed by the self-employed community. Plus, IPSE members can receive a discount through our partner Markel.

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Here you'll find information on:

  • Professional indemnity insurance
  • Public liability insurance
  • Employers’ liability insurance
  • Directors and officers insurance
  • Legal expenses insurance
  • Business equipment insurance
  • Cyber insurance

IR35
Off-payroll working rules, otherwise known as IR35 or the intermediaries legislation, is a damaging taxation law from HMRC that IPSE strongly opposes. IPSE was founded to fight IR35, and we continue to support our members through the changes.

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Here you'll find information on: 

  • A guide to IR35
  • The April 2021 changes
  • How to protect yourself against IR35
  • What happens if you are investigated for IR35

Ways of working
There are many ways to work as a self-employed person, from operating as a sole trader, limited company director or as part of an umbrella organisation.

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This section covers:

  • Choosing your company structure
  • Sole trader
  • Limited companies

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