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Where can I get support for my self-employed business?

Running your own business brings many challenges, and it’s hard to find the right support when you need it.   

IPSE exists to fill in those gaps. From essential resources to expert advice, we’ll help you create your path to success. 

Where can I get support for my self employed business
Problem

It can be hard to find the right support when you need it

Working for yourself can be incredibly rewarding, but it often means going it alone. 

When you’re self-employed, there’s no HR department to turn to, no manager to ask for guidance, and no built-in team to lean on for advice or reassurance. Whether you're dealing with tax questions, legal worries, chasing payments, or simply wondering how to grow your business, it can be hard to know where to find reliable support.  

Many self-employed people find themselves juggling everything without the backing they need to truly feel secure and confident in running their business. 

Solution

We help fill in the gaps

IPSE exists to support the self-employed at every stage of their journey. With membership you have access to benefits that keep your business moving forward - whenever and wherever you need them: 

Beyond individual support, we also campaign nationally for better rights, fairer policies, and stronger recognition for the self-employed. With IPSE, you’re not alone - you’re part of a community that understands your challenges and is committed to helping you succeed. 

How our benefits help you solve this problem

Tax helpline

Tax & legal helplines

Make an unlimited number of calls to our tax and legal helplines for near-immediate answers to your burning questions.

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The Business Hub

The Business Hub

Created and maintained by qualified solicitors and business advice experts, including legal templates and extensive guides available 24/7.

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Success section

Success sessions

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

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Events webinars

Events and webinars

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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Advice and guidance

Advice & guidance

Expert advice on everything from tax, contracts, and business planning to legal protection and wellbeing, we offer practical help when you need it most.

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People facing this challenge usually go for...

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Director
Director

Most suitable for you if

You run your business as a Limited company.

£37 per month

*minimum annual subscription

Benefits include:

All community benefits
  • 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
Freelancer
Freelancer

Most suitable for you if

You provide your services or products as a sole trader or freelancer.

£26 per month

*minimum annual subscription

Benefits include:

All community benefits
  • 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
Umbrella
Umbrella

Most suitable for you if

You provide your services via an umbrella company.

£26 per month

*minimum annual subscription

Benefits include:

All community benefits
  • Jury service cover up to £2,500 per claim
  • Tax & VAT investigation cover of legal fees up to £50k
  • Run-off IR35 enquiry cover for legal fees up to £25k
  • Umbrella default cover up to £3,000

Explore all memberships

Community membership

If you’re looking to grow your network and access vital knowledge and tools for your business, Community is for you.

Kickstart membership

Kickstart is for you if you've recently begun your journey into self-employment or are looking to start a business.

Book a call

Our member engagement representatives are happy to help! Book a call to chat with one of them today.

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