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What the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is, work covered by the scheme and find out whether you should register as a contractor or subcontractor.
Sign in to the Construction Industry Scheme online service to file your contractor monthly returns or verify a subcontractor.
What subcontractors in the building industry must do under the Construction Industry Scheme - registering, record keeping, applying for gross payment status and reporting business changes
You should register for the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) if you work…
To register for the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) you’ll need: your…
To be paid correctly by a contractor, make sure you give them the exact…
When you’re registered with the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), you’re…
Having gross payment status means contractors will pay you in full,…
If you have gross payment status, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will…
Report changes by calling the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) helpline.…
This series brings together documents relating to government construction.
These are the Marine licence requirements for construction activities taking place within the Marine Management Organisation's jurisdiction.
The U1 exemption allows you to use suitable waste in construction as a recovery activity.
What you have to do under the Construction Industry Scheme if you're a contractor - registering, filing returns, paying subcontractors and keeping records.
This series brings together all documents relating to construction statistics.
How to work out the VAT on building work and materials if you're a contractor, subcontractor or developer.
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is the Sector Skills Council and Industry Training Board for the construction industry. It works with construction companies to improve skills, increase competitive edge and respond to the many challenges employers face. CITB is...
This brings together guidance on new models of construction procurement, based on best practice in public sector construction.
This series brings together all documents relating to BIS construction price and cost indices.
The Construction Playbook sets out key policies and guidance for how public works projects and programmes are assessed, procured and delivered.
A Sector Deal between government and the construction sector.
Guidance and forms for the Construction Industry Scheme. Including businesses based outside the UK, contractors, subcontractors, filing returns, and payments.
Find out what checks you should complete and how to report potential fraud if you’re an employer or worker in the construction industry.
Guidance providing practical information for placing construction products on the GB market.
We handle disputes about buildings, engineering and surveying. Cases that we hear include: claims about services provided by engineers, architects, surveyors and other professionals in this sector claims about local authority duties relating to land and buildings environmental claims (eg...
CSCS cards provide proof that individuals working on construction sites have the appropriate training and qualifications for the job they do.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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