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Construction Industry Scheme

For contractors and subcontractors in the construction industry, compliance with CIS regulations is essential, and the penalties for getting it wrong can mount up quickly. Our CIS services keep you on the right side of HMRC and free you up to focus on the work itself.

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What we cover

The two pillars of our CIS service

Whether you are a contractor running a team of subcontractors, or a subcontractor wanting your CIS handled cleanly, we cover the full picture.

01

Monthly Returns

Preparing and submitting monthly CIS returns to HMRC using approved in house software, or working with your preferred system. Returns go in on time, every month, with payment and deduction statements issued to your subcontractors.

  • Monthly CIS300 returns to HMRC
  • Subcontractor verification before first payment
  • Payment and deduction statements issued each month
02

Deductions Management

Accurately calculating and processing CIS deductions to ensure full compliance, applying the right rate for each subcontractor, and supporting limited company subcontractors to reclaim deductions from HMRC at year end.

  • Standard, higher, and gross deduction rates
  • Reconciliation against your accounting records
  • CIS refund claims for limited companies and individuals
03

Registration and Setup

Whether you are starting out as a contractor or moving into subcontracting, we handle your CIS registration end to end, and help you decide whether to apply for gross payment status if it suits your situation.

  • Contractor and subcontractor registration
  • Gross payment status applications
  • HMRC liaison if any compliance issues arise

How we work

CIS handled, so you can stay on the tools

CIS is one of those obligations that should run quietly in the background. We follow a clear process that keeps everyone paid correctly and HMRC happy.

  1. Register or verify. If you are not yet registered, we get you set up. If you are, we make sure your records and HMRC details are aligned.
  2. Verify subcontractors. Before anyone is paid, we verify their status with HMRC and apply the correct deduction rate.
  3. Monthly returns. Each month we calculate deductions, issue statements to your subcontractors, and submit the CIS300 to HMRC.
  4. Reclaims at year end. For limited company subcontractors, we reconcile deductions and reclaim any overpaid CIS as part of your year end work.
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Common questions

CIS, in plain English

Am I a contractor or a subcontractor?

You are a contractor if you pay subcontractors for construction work. You are a subcontractor if you do construction work for a contractor. Many businesses are both. We will help you work out where you sit, and register you correctly.

How does subcontractor verification work?

Before you make a first payment to a new subcontractor, you need to verify them with HMRC. The result tells you whether to deduct at the standard rate, the higher rate, or pay gross. We handle the verification on your behalf and apply the right rate every time.

Can I reclaim my CIS deductions?

If you are a limited company subcontractor, yes. CIS deductions are offset against your PAYE liabilities through the year, and any surplus can be reclaimed from HMRC after year end. If you are a sole trader subcontractor, deductions are credited against your self assessment liability.

What about gross payment status?

Subcontractors who meet HMRC’s turnover, compliance, and business tests can apply for gross payment status, which means contractors pay you in full without deduction. We will tell you if you qualify and handle the application end to end.

Related services

Pair CIS with the rest of your accounting

CIS rarely sits alone. Most construction clients also need bookkeeping, VAT, or self assessment alongside it.

VAT Services

Including domestic reverse charge for construction, handled correctly every quarter.

Bookkeeping

Site costs, materials, and labour kept tidy, ready for VAT and CIS each month.

Self Assessment

For sole trader subcontractors who need their personal tax handled too.

Ready to get CIS sorted?

Tell us about your work, we will take it from there.

Whether you are a one person subcontractor or running a busy contracting business, the first conversation is on us. We will explain what is needed and how we can help.

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