The FSB Legal Protection Scheme is one of the cornerstones of membership.

In partnership with its service provider - Abbey Legal Protection - the Legal Protection Scheme is designed to provide essential business protection to members through a range of professional services.

As a right of membership services include:

• Access to legal advice from qualified lawyers 24/7 365 days a year.
• Tax advice from Revenue trained specialists.
• Information and documentation on employment law, tax, health and safety and commercial law through the FSB's members-only website: www.fsblegalinfo.org.uk
• The benefit of Legal Protection Insurance for representation in Criminal Prosecutions, Jury Service, Employment Tribunals & Statutory Awards, Tax, VAT & PAYE investigations, Property, Data Protection, Personal Injury & Statutory Licence.

In recent years there has been a deluge of employment legislation; much of it protective of the employee. Employment tribunal activity has increased significantly and so too have costs, time, complexity and awards. Tribunal costs remain virtually unrecoverable. Over the same period small businesses have continued to be targeted for investigation by HM Revenue & Customs. The FSB's Legal Protection Scheme offers help, guidance and insurance protection for businesses faced with defending such claims.