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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.
The duties and competence requirements for building regulations that clients, designers and contractors must meet.
How to work out the VAT on building work and materials if you're a contractor, subcontractor or developer.
Guidance to assist departments in meeting the procurement and contracting transparency requirements and ensure a consistent approach.
The agreement between employers and their main provider. Requirements for subcontractors and resolving disputes.
How to make sure your business’ terms and conditions are fair, and avoid unfair contract terms
Directives, regulations, policies and guidance relating to the procurement of supplies, services and works for the public sector.
This Procurement Policy Note (PPN) [and guidance / documents] is now out of date
HMRC can tax loans paid to contractors or freelance workers through trusts or umbrella companies, just like normal income.
How to choose an SIA approved contractor and why you should.
This publication includes a report on levels of Open Contracting across West Africa.
Find out how businesses can be split into smaller sections to operate under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
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