r/ContractorUK

37k members
r/ContractorUK is a subreddit with 37k members. The community frequently discusses contracting, ir35, umbrella, tax, and contract, and they frequently recommend/review ergonomic office chair, savings account, and job sites, and the most common flair used is outside ir35, inside ir35, and sole trader.
For freelancers, contractors and consultants throughout the UK.

Popular Topics in r/ContractorUK

#1

Contracting

138 posts
#2

Ir35

79 posts
#3

Umbrella

25 posts
#4

Tax

17 posts
#5

Contract

16 posts
#6

Day Rate

11 posts
#7

Paye

11 posts
#8

Perm

10 posts
#9

Ltd

10 posts
#10

Salary

9 posts

Products Discussed in r/ContractorUK

#1
Herman Miller
4.6 from 8 reviews
#2
SecretLab
4.8 from 4 reviews
#3
IKEA
4.0 from 1 review
#1
Shawbrook
4.0 from 2 reviews
#2
Aldermore
4.0 from 1 review
#3
Kent Reliance
3.0 from 1 review

Job Sites

5 reviews
#1
Indeed
4.5 from 2 reviews
#2
Glassdoor
5.0 from 1 review
#3
LinkedIn
4.0 from 1 review

Flair Used in r/ContractorUK

#1
Outside IR35
: "Update - End client attempting to reassess all Outside IR35 contractors as "Inside""
25 posts
#2
Inside IR35
: "Delusional employer of the day (posted on Jobserve)"
11 posts
#3
Sole Trader
: "Invoice slightly overdue from a startup client, normal or red flag?"
3 posts

Member Growth in r/ContractorUK

Yearly
+9k members(32.3%)

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Last updated: June 11, 2026