Freelancer membership
The ultimate toolkit for reducing risk and growing your freelance business
£24 a month Incl. VAT
Who is this membership for?
Freelancer membership is for self-employed professionals providing services directly to their clients as a sole trader or freelancer.
In addition to receiving all the benefits of a Community membership, Freelancer members also have access to vital protections to help them minimise risk and protect their income.
Freelancer benefits
In addition to receiving all the standard benefits of membership shown below, Freelancer members also have access to vital protections to help them minimise risk and protect their income.
Illness and injury cover
If you are ill or injured for three or more weeks and cannot work, IPSE will compensate you up to £1,500 for any loss of earnings.
Jury service cover
IPSE compensates Freelancer members with up to £2,500 if you lose income due to getting called up for jury service.
Tax investigation cover
If your tax affairs are investigated, IPSE will provide you with a team of experts who can take this off your plate, financial cover for legal fees up to £50k, and up to £250 per day compensation for tax compliance meetings up to £750.
Contract failure cover
If your end client or agency don’t meet the terms of the contract you have in place with them, we'll compensate you up to £1,000.
Managed Service Company cover
Receive advice, regular Q&A sessions and protection from the next steps of HMRC’s enquires if they are involved in an MSC investigation.
More benefits
As a Freelancer member, you get the vital protection listed above, as well as all the following benefits as standard.
Tax and legal helplines
We provide you with tax, contract and legal guidance, delivered by knowledgeable and friendly experts on our helplines.
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.
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.
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
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
The member directory can help you find new clients, collaborate with other professionals, and stay up-to-date on the latest industry trends.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Freelancer 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 & VAT investigation, contract failure, and managed service company investigations.
With all of these insurances bundled into one membership, you're just one step away from being covered.
Invest in yourself and watch your business thrive
Whether you're looking to gain more clients, start charging more, or upskill, IPSE has everything you need to develop professionally and grow your business.
Advance your career with access to events, training, guides, collaboration opportunities, and more, specifically created for the self-employed. Plus, become part of a supportive community to share ideas and skills through our various groups and committees, as well as the IPSE member directory.
You’re in good company
Join thousands of self-employed members who are forging their own path with us by their side.
"I highly recommend joining, and then once you join, be active, go and check out all the different things. There’s everything from health and wellbeing to the knowledge bank and sharing your story. It’s a really amazing organisation."
"I discovered IPSE and I thought: that’s perfect, there’s an association that’s dedicated to freelancers, to people like me. It seemed like IPSE really understood what my needs were, and what I was looking for."
"It was all those things that I knew I needed to sort out. It was that peace of mind. Also let’s not ignore the perks, I’ve used the Apple discount many times over the years, which actually saves you a lot of money."
"From lobbying government on freelancer rights and policy, to providing access to the perks normally reserved for employees, being an IPSE member is the smart play."
"Joining IPSE is one of the single most important things a freelancer can do. They have information at their fingertips, lobby on your behalf and keep you constantly connected. It gives you such a strong sense of being part of a wider community and that your voice matters."
"Having IPSE membership helped me to ensure I had implemented all of the best business practices, and it's great to be part of such a friendly support network of other freelancers too."
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