Self-employment Knowledge Hub

Knowledge, news and know-how for your business! Explore how we can help you experience the freedom of being self-employed.
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Self-employment guides

How can I work out my tax and how to pay?

View tax guide

What insurance do I need?

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How do I do my self assessment?

Find out more

How much National Insurance will I pay?

Use our calculator

How do I become a sole trader?

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How do I set up as a limited company?

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What is IR35 and am I inside or outside of it?

View IR35 guide

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Self-employment is our everything

We’ve been self-employment specialists for over 30 years. Nothing beats the flexibility and independence that comes with being your own boss but it can also come with a lot of worry and of course, admin.

Protecting your business should feel good. Understand your cover, understand the risks you face, and how to manage them easily and effectively without saying goodbye to large amounts of your hard-earned income.

Whether you’re looking to insure your business or get help with tax issues such as self assessment or IR35, we want to make it simple for you. We’ve got you.
Why Qdos?
Self-employment is our everything. In fact, we’ve been specialists in the industry since 1988.

We’re business insurance and employment status enthusiasts. We get a kick out of simplifying the complex world of compliance so you don’t have to.
All of our policies include the following as standard:
A dedicated Account Manager
We'll never pass you around a call centre
 
Online account for 24/7 access
Manage your policies at a time that suits you
Free IR35 Contract Assessment
Because IR35 compliance starts with the written contract

Join over 100,000 contractors, freelancers, and engagers enjoying that peace of mind feeling.

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