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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.
Business expenses you can claim if you're self-employed
If you’re self-employed, your business will have various running costs.…
Claim items you’d normally use for less than 2 years as allowable…
You can claim allowable business expenses for: vehicle insurance repairs…
You can claim allowable business expenses for: uniforms protective…
You can claim allowable business expenses for: employee and staff salaries…
You can claim allowable business expenses for: goods for resale (stock)…
Accountancy, legal and other professional fees can count as allowable…
You can claim allowable business expenses for: advertising in newspapers…
You can claim allowable business expenses for training that helps you:…
Keep records of all your business expenses as proof of your costs. Add up…
We are seeking views on removing regulation 7 of the Conduct Regulations.
Consultation on repealing the ban on agencies supplying agency staff…
Hiring agency staff to cover industrial action: consultation on repealing…
Interest-free loans from the government for some people on benefits: how to apply, check if you're eligible
Tell HMRC if you've stopped being self-employed, or you're ending or leaving a business partnership - responsibilities, tax returns, letting any employees know.
Find out what information DVLA holds about your driving licence or create a check code to share your driving record, for example to hire a car…
Find legal advice to solve legal problems out of court: solicitors, pro bono lawyers, barristers, mediators and legal aid.
Employment Tribunal decision.
What you have to do under the Construction Industry Scheme if you're a contractor - registering, filing returns, paying subcontractors and keeping records.
Check SIA licences for security staff such as door supervisors, security guards, CCTV operators and close protection operatives.
Strikes and industrial action - rights and responsibilities for employers, when unions can take action and the effect on employees' pay and working records
If you’re travelling abroad, it's important to take out appropriate travel insurance before you go.
Employers' responsibilities when using agencies to find staff, including health and safety, access to facilities, vacancies, continuous employment, transfer fees and complaints
Find technical information about the VAT reverse charge if you buy or sell building and construction services.
How to employ an apprentice, what's expected of you and what funding you can get.
Sign in or set up a personal or business tax account, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, PAYE for employers, VAT and other services.
A list of goods and services showing which rates of VAT apply and which items are exempt or outside the scope of VAT.
How VAT works, what VAT is charged on, VAT thresholds and VAT schemes.
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
Find out how to determine the place of supply of your services and how to deal with supplies of services which you receive from outside the UK.
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