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This guidance provides standards for any new or renovation construction education projects funded directly by FCDO to allow access by people with disabilities.
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…
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…
You can apply for gross payment status either: when you register for the…
If you have gross payment status, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will…
Report changes by calling the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) helpline.…
VAT rates for building work, including plumbers, plasterers and carpenters - new houses and flats, work for disabled people, energy saving, grant-funded heating, conversions and renovations, properties that are not homes
How to work out the VAT on building work and materials if you're a contractor, subcontractor or developer.
What the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is, work covered by the scheme and find out whether you should register as a contractor or subcontractor.
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).
Guidance documents and tools to help with the design and construction of school and further education college buildings and grounds.
Find out what checks you should complete and how to report potential fraud if you’re an employer or worker in the construction industry.
Find technical information about the VAT reverse charge if you buy or sell building and construction services.
This series brings together documents relating to government construction.
How councils deal with complaints about noise at night, intruder alarms, construction noise and loudspeakers in the street.
Find out about which goods and services for disabled people and people aged 60 or over that you should apply zero or reduced rate VAT.
Find out about the reverse charge for supplies of services reported within the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
Find out if you can get VAT relief if you're having building work done in your home related to your disability.
Learn more about paying tax and record keeping for the Construction Industry Scheme if you’re a contractor or subcontractor.
Find out what Business Premises Renovation Allowance (BPRA) is and what costs and buildings qualify for it.
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