Contractors & CIS

Construction Industry Scheme rules are unforgiving, and the refunds are real. We handle CIS end to end for contractors and subcontractors, from verification to refund.

What’s included

CIS without the headaches

For contractors

We verify every subcontractor with HMRC, apply the right deduction rate, file your monthly CIS return on time and issue deduction statements automatically. Late CIS returns attract instant penalties, so ours do not happen.

For subcontractors

Your deductions are tracked through the year and your refund is claimed the moment the tax year ends. Most subcontractors are owed money and many wait months longer than they need to. Ours do not.

Gross payment status

Being paid gross transforms cash flow. We check whether you pass the turnover, compliance and business tests, prepare the application, and keep your filings clean so you never lose the status once you have it.

Reverse charge VAT

Construction VAT runs on the domestic reverse charge, and invoices worded wrongly cause disputes and delayed payments. We set up your invoicing correctly and keep VAT returns consistent with it.

How it works

1. Talk to us. A free, no-obligation consultation where we learn your situation and you learn exactly what we would do differently.
2. Get your fixed quote. One monthly fee, agreed in writing before any work starts.
3. We handle the switch. Professional clearance, records, HMRC authorisations and software setup, all done for you.
4. Relax all year. Deadlines tracked, filings made early, and proactive advice before each year end.

Frequently asked questions

How fast will my CIS refund arrive?

We file refund claims as soon as the tax year closes. HMRC timescales vary, but claims filed early and correctly are usually paid within weeks rather than months.

Should I go limited as a subcontractor?

Sometimes. A company can offset CIS deductions against its own liabilities and may suit higher earners, but it adds admin. We run your numbers both ways before you decide.

I have missed CIS returns. How bad is it?

Penalties stack monthly, but they can often be reduced or appealed, and bringing filings up to date quickly stops the bleeding. The sooner we start, the cheaper it ends.

Do you advise on IR35?

Yes. We review contracts and working practices, explain your status risk in plain English, and help you structure engagements properly.