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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.…
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 the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is, work covered by the scheme and find out whether you should register as a contractor or subcontractor.
Sub-contracting and use of labour are common practices in private security. Know the difference and understand who is responsible for checking SIA licences.
This guidance is for UK Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) who are intending to subcontract tasks such as testing, certification or inspection.
Information about subcontractors that hold contracts to provide Department for Education funded post-16 education and training
Information for providers of adult education and training services, including apprenticeships and traineeships on subcontracting ESFA funding.
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).
Templates of the Key Subcontractors documentation to be used under the 2016 State aid decision
Information on the management of key subcontractors.
Use this guidance and the examples included to help you if you are a contractor or subcontractor within the Construction Industry Scheme.
Using subcontractors in the delivery of apprenticeships, with some illustrative examples.
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