CIS Accountants

If you are a subcontractor or have subcontractors that work for you in the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) there are special tax rules to follow. We can provide a full service to help your business comply with these tax rules, whether you are trading as a sole trader, partnership, or limited company we can help you prepare and file your returns accurately.

Subcontractors

If you are a subcontractor or planning to start trading, we can offer advice and provide the following services: –

  • Register your business as a subcontractor with HMRC.
  • Check your employment status to confirm whether you are a subcontractor or an employee.
  • Advise on gross payment status and register for this with HMRC.
  • Prepare your accounts, including all allowable expenses.
  • Prepare and file tax returns on time.
  • Claim back any CIS refunds, via your payroll filing, or tax returns.
  • Advise and help with record keeping and CIS statements.
  • File returns on time and accurately to avoid any penalties or fines.
  • Prepare and file VAT returns accurately using the Domestic Reverse Charge for VAT where required.

Contractors

If you are a contractor or planning to pay sub-contractors, we can offer full advice and provide the following services: –

  • Register your business as a contractor with HMRC.
  • Verify new subcontractors and their CIS deduction rate with HMRC.
  • Provide deduction statements for your subcontractors.
  • Submit monthly CIS returns to HMRC accurately and on time to avoid any penalties.
  • Reconcile your CIS each month, providing the amount due to be paid to HMRC or the balance of CIS Suffered on your sales invoices.
  • File your payroll calculating the correct amount of CIS and PAYE that is due.
  • Prepare and file VAT returns accurately using the Domestic Reverse Charge for VAT where required.

Whether you are a contractor or a subcontractor working under CIS we can help you to stay compliant, avoid any penalties, claim back any CIS refunds due, and plan for your future cash flow.