Our reports
We undertake research into all aspects of the wider self-employed sector.
Supporting self-employed unpaid carers
This report reviews the experiences of unpaid carers in self-employment and concludes with a series of recommendations for government.
Making the case for the sector
Our landmark report from 2023 reviewed the contribution of the sector and assessed the attitudes of employees towards self-employment.
How often should the self-employed pay taxes
To inform our response to a government consultation, we surveyed the sector on their views for how frequently they should pay income and corporation tax.
How to support the self-employed
This report reviewed the support needs of the sector following periods of lockdown and lacking support for company directors.
Reviewing the impact of lockdowns and support gaps
This report outlined the impact that the pandemic was having on the sector, with many unable to work or claim support.
How the onset of the pandemic impacted the sector
Our research during the height of the pandemic was used to demonstrate the need for government support to go much further.
Reviewing what makes a freelancer
This piece of research reviewed why freelancers choose to become self-employed and re-examined the push and pull factors involved.
Advice
Have a burning question about self-employment?
Use our advice and guides to boost your self-employed career.
Latest news & opinions
IPSE’s Joshua Toovey outlines why we’re calling for additional support for the half a million unpaid carers in self-employment.
IPSE is aiming to discover more about the scale, commonly-shared challenges facing, and misconceptions about those that are self-employed and also an unpaid carer...
Following the emergence of the Great Resignation, new research from IPSE has found that two in five Brits (39%) have considered becoming a freelancer.
