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What you have to do under the Construction Industry Scheme if you're a contractor - registering, filing returns, paying subcontractors and keeping records.
You must register as a contractor with the Construction Industry Scheme…
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) covers most construction work to…
To register as a contractor, you need to follow the process for setting up…
Before you can pay a new subcontractor, you’ll need to ‘verify’ them with…
When you pay a subcontractor, you usually make some deductions from their…
You must pay HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) any deductions you’ve made.…
You must tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) each month about payments…
Under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), you must keep records of:…
You must tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) if: you change address (as an…
Use this form to register as a contractor or subcontractor if you're based outside the UK and do work covered by the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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