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Find technical information about the VAT reverse charge if you buy or sell building and construction services.
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.…
Find out what Business Premises Renovation Allowance (BPRA) is and what costs and buildings qualify for it.
Find out what you need to do if you’re a contractor or subcontractor based outside the UK and do work covered by the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
What you have to do under the Construction Industry Scheme if you're a contractor - registering, filing returns, paying subcontractors and keeping records.
What the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is, work covered by the scheme and find out whether you should register as a contractor or subcontractor.
Get a refund of your Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) deductions if you’ve paid too much tax or National Insurance.
Find out how the VAT Capital Goods Scheme (CGS) works, the items covered by the scheme, the rules and how adjustments and disposals are affected.
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...
Find out how businesses can be split into smaller sections to operate under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
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).
How to work out the VAT on building work and materials if you're a contractor, subcontractor or developer.
Guidance and forms for the Construction Industry Scheme. Including businesses based outside the UK, contractors, subcontractors, filing returns, and payments.
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...
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