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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.

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

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Limited company contractors

Most often full-time veterans, limited company contractors are the backbone of many tech, financial, and energy firms who rely on highly skilled and specialist workers when projects arise.

We’re the UK’s Best Contractor Insurance Provider 2022 and the leading experts on IR35 having defended over 1,600 enquiries and saved contractors an estimated £35million in tax.

We know you’re busy people, so we want to make insuring your business as easy as possible with an account-managed service so you’re never passed around a call centre, and straightforward renewals you can process online at any time via your online account.

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Popular products for limited company contractors

Professional Indemnity Insurance

Protect your business against allegations of negligence

  • From £13.50 per month
  • Provides £100k to £5m cover
  • Most trades include Retroactive Cover
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Tax Liability Cover

Reduce the impact of an IR35 enquiry with comprehensive IR35 insurance

  • From £16.58 per month
  • Liabilities covered for £25k to £250k
  • Includes Unlimited IR35 Contract Assessments
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Full IR35 Contract Review

A detailed review of your IR35 status in both written terms and working practices.

  • Only £125 + VAT
  • Provides clause-by-clause analysis
  • Includes detailed report and IR35 guide
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Freelancers

There are over 4 million self-employed workers in the UK, ranging from full-time professionals to part-time side hustlers, parents juggling childcare with earning an income, and young workers beating the 9 to 5.

Freelancing brings freedom and a unique pride in work. It sparks creativity and commitment to deliver great things, and we want to support that.

Protecting your business is a necessity but it shouldn’t be hard or confusing. We want you to feel good and understand what you’re getting when you insure your hard work and income.

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Popular products for freelancers

Public Liability Insurance

Protect your business against allegations of third party injury & property damage

  • From £4.58 per month
  • Provides £1m to £10m cover
  • Optional Employers Liability
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Personal Accident Insurance

Protect your income in the event of an accident

  • From £4.68 per month
  • Covers up to £50k
  • Plus £50 per day hospital benefit
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Tax Enquiry Insurance

Maximise your chances of success with expert help in a tax enquiry

  • From £8.25 per month
  • Defence costs covered up to £50k
  • Includes Expert representation
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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.
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All of our policies include the following as standard:
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Manage your policies at a time that suits you
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Because IR35 compliance starts with the written contract
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If you find an equivalent policy elsewhere, we promise to match the price

Our Awards

Best Contractor Insurance Provider or Broker 2023
Best Legal, Compliance or Tax Advisor 2023
Feefo - 10 Years of Trusted Service 2024
Queen's Award for Enterprise in Innovation 2022
Best Compliance Solution 2020 Finalist
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