IPSE Tax, Contract and Legal helplines
What is the helpline?
When you work for yourself, who do you turn to for advice on complicated matters like tax, contracts, and the law? As one of our most popular benefits, the tax and legal helplines are the first port of call for our members.
- Use the helplines to access guidance around:Any contact from HM Revenue & Customs that isn't clear
- Any contracts governing your engagements
- Any UK VAT issues
- And more
Help is just a phone call away.
Need clarity on IR35?
Our dedicated helpline connects you with experienced status specialists who can answer technical questions, explain how the legislation applies to your contracts, and help you navigate compliance with confidence. From interpreting clauses to understanding your options, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
The IR35 helpline is available 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays).
Tax helpline
Call our tax helpline for answers to your most burning tax questions.
Each year, self-employed individuals across the UK are faced with a variety of tax deadlines and regulations they must follow. Even the slightest misstep could land you in hot water with HMRC. So, if you’re ever unsure about anything tax-related, the Tax helpline should be the first call you make. The Tax and VAT helpline is available 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays).
What makes this helpline unique is that the advisors have extensive knowledge of tax and VAT, often with experience working for HMRC.
Advice areas covered include contentious Income tax, Corporation Tax, CGT, IHT, PAYE, NIC and VAT matters, as well as advice and guidance on dealing with investigations.
Free 24 hour legal helpline
Losing sleep over legal queries?
The legal helpline provides you with legal support on business matters, whatever they might be. You’ll get quick, friendly, pragmatic advice and recommendations from fully qualified and experienced lawyers.
The legal helpline is available 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday, including Bank Holidays and Saturday 10am to 6pm.
The advice line provides access to highly experienced solicitors and practical commercial, employment and health and safety advice. On average, experienced solicitors in the UK can charge you over £261 an hour for their services. As an IPSE member, you get this service for free with membership. That means the use of this helpline can recoup your IPSE membership fee many times over, not to mention the added value of speaking to someone who is an expert on legal matters for the self-employed.
What can you ring about?
Commercial Advice: Providing members with details of relevant and current legislation in respect of any guidance you may need on matters such as:
- Intellectual Property
- Small claims court procedures
- Business tenancies
- Debt recovery
- Dealing with complaint letters (asserting rights)
- Dealing with statutory demands
Employment Advice: Employment legislation is a minefield, and incorrect decisions could put your business at risk. To protect our members, advice on employment matters includes:
- Recruitment
- Discrimination
- Appraisal and disciplinary procedures
“There’s quite a lot of resources, in terms of thinking about how you pitch your work, don’t get paid late or whatever it might be.”
"As an IPSE member I rest easy knowing that support is just a phone call away. It's an essential part of my business set-up!"
“I wish I’d known about IPSE when I first started as a freelancer because it would have really helped me make those difficult decisions.”
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You are looking to grow your network and access vital knowledge and tools for your business.
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- Tax and legal helplines
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- Business Hub
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- Member directory
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- Discounted contract review
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You provide your services or products as a sole trader or freelancer.
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Benefits include:
- Tax and legal helplines
- IPSE Offers
- Unlimited co-working
- Business Hub
- Events, networking & training
- Member directory
- Campaigning
- Advice and guidance
- Discounted contract review
- 1-2-1 Success Sessions
- Illness and injury cover up to £1,500
- Jury service cover up to £2,500 per claim
- Tax & VAT investigation cover of legal fees up to £50k, £250 per day for loss of earnings up to £750
- Managed service company cover
- Contract failure cover up to £1,000
- Legal cover up to £50k
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You run your business as a Limited company.
*minimum annual subscription
Benefits include:
- Tax and legal helplines
- IPSE Offers
- Unlimited co-working
- Business Hub
- Events, networking & training
- Member directory
- Campaigning
- Advice and guidance
- Discounted contract review
- 1-2-1 Success Sessions
- Illness and injury cover up to £2,000
- Jury service cover up to £5,000 per claim
- Tax & VAT investigation cover of legal fees up to £100k, £500 per day for loss of earnings up to £1,500
- Managed service company cover
- Contract failure cover up to £1,000
- Tax pre-dispute cover
- End client or agency failure cover up to £10k for loss of earnings
- Legal cover up to £50k
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