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Director membership

A full suite of benefits for limited company directors

Director

£35 a month Incl. VAT

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.

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Director benefits

In addition to receiving all the standard benefits of membership shown below, Director members also have access to vital protections to help them minimise risk and protect their income.

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Jury service cover

Jury service cover

Get up to £5,000 if you lose income due to getting called up for jury service. This applies whether you are working via a limited company or an umbrella.

Illness and injury cover

Illness and injury cover

If you are ill or injured for three or more weeks and cannot work, IPSE will compensate you up to £2,000 for any loss of earnings.

Member Support Programme

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.

End client or agency failure cover

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

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.

Managed Service Company

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.

Tax and VAT investigation cover

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.

More benefits

As a Director member, you get the vital protection listed above, as well as all the following benefits as standard.

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Legal helpline

Tax and legal helplines

We provide you with tax, contract and legal guidance, delivered by knowledgeable and friendly experts on our helplines.

Business hub

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.

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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.

IPSE offers

Everyday savings with IPSE offers

Members can access a wide collection of rewards and savings from some of the UK’s biggest brands through IPSE offers.

Unlimited co-working

Unlimited co-working

We've partnered with AndCo who have opened up workspaces in hotels and other venues, so you can enjoy a work lifestyle like no other.

IPSE Member Directory

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.

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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.

Success Sessions

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.

IPSE Contract Review

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.

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IPSE Community

Our dedicated community fosters collaboration, knowledge sharing, and peer support to help you succeed in your self-employed journey.

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.

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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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You’re in good company

Join thousands of self-employed members who are forging their own path with us by their side.

Membership comparison

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Community
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Kickstart
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Umbrella
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Freelancer
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Director
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
IPSE Incubator
Add-on
Add-on
Add-on
Add-on
Illness and injury cover
Up to £1,500
Up to £1,500
Up to £2,000
Jury service cover
Up to £2,500 per claim
Up to £2,500 per claim
Up to £5,000 per claim
Tax & VAT investigation cover
Cover for legal fees up to £50k
Cover for legal fees up to £50k, £250 per day for loss of earnings up to £750
Up to £100k for legal fees, £500 per day for loss of earnings up to £1,500 (including IR35 cover)
Managed Service Company cover
Contract failure cover
Up to £1,000
Up to £1,000
Run-off IR35 enquiry cover
Cover for legal fees up to £25k
Umbrella default cover
Up to £3,000
Tax pre-dispute cover
End client or agency failure cover
Up to £10k for loss of earnings
Member support programme
£15 per month
Upgrade or cancel any time
£16 per month
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£24 per month
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£24 per month
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£35 per month
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