CIS accountant in Tewkesbury and Gloucestershire
We look after the Construction Industry Scheme for contractors and subcontractors. Registration, monthly returns, and refund claims, all handled so you stay on the right side of HMRC.
What we do for you
- CIS registration with HMRC
- Monthly CIS return submissions
- Subcontractor verification
- Payment and deduction records
- CIS tax refund claims
- Year-end reconciliation
- Compliance advice and support
How the Construction Industry Scheme works
Under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), contractors deduct money from payments to subcontractors and pass it to HMRC. The deductions count as advance payments towards the subcontractor's tax and National Insurance.
If you are registered with HMRC as a subcontractor, the standard deduction is 20 percent. If you are not registered, it is 30 percent. Subcontractors who qualify for gross payment status are paid in full, with no deductions taken.
Claiming a CIS tax refund
Because deductions are taken before your tax bill is worked out, many subcontractors have paid more through CIS than they owe once their costs are taken off. When that happens, HMRC repays the difference.
For a sole trader the claim is made through your Self Assessment tax return. A limited company offsets CIS suffered against its other payroll liabilities, or claims it back. Whether you are owed a refund depends on your own income and expenses, and we cannot promise a result before we have seen your figures. What we do is make sure every deduction and every allowable cost is counted.
CIS for contractors: monthly returns and verification
Contractors must verify new subcontractors with HMRC before the first payment, deduct the right rate, and file a monthly CIS return. The return is due by the 19th of each month for the previous tax month, and automatic penalties apply if it is late. You must also give each subcontractor a payment and deduction statement.
We handle verification, the monthly return and the statements, and we keep the records HMRC can ask to see.
VAT and the domestic reverse charge
Most building and construction services that fall under CIS and are supplied between VAT-registered businesses are subject to the VAT domestic reverse charge. This changes who accounts for VAT and how invoices must be written. Getting it wrong is common. We check your invoices and returns so VAT is handled correctly.
CIS support in Polish and English
A large share of our clients work in construction and trades, and many prefer to deal with their tax in Polish. We explain CIS, deductions and refunds in plain language in either language, by phone, WhatsApp, video call or in our Tewkesbury office. Zwrot podatku CIS i rozliczenia możemy omówić po polsku.
What goes wrong without proper support
Late filing penalties
Late CIS returns start at £100 and can build up over the year. We file every month, on time.
Higher deductions
Unregistered subcontractors can face deductions of 30% instead of 20%. That hits your cash flow every single job.
HMRC investigations
Patchy records invite questions. Clean, complete records keep the process calm.
How we handle your CIS
Initial setup
We review your situation, register you if needed and set up your records.
Monthly returns
We prepare and submit your returns on time, every month.
Verification
We verify subcontractors with HMRC so the right deduction rate applies.
Refund claims
We claim back any CIS deductions you are entitled to.
Common questions.
What is the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)?
CIS is an HMRC scheme where contractors deduct money from subcontractors' payments and pass it to HMRC as advance tax. It applies to most construction work in the UK.
Do I need to register for CIS?
Contractors must register. Subcontractors do not have to, but unregistered subcontractors have a higher rate of deduction taken, so most register.
How often do CIS returns need to be filed?
Contractors file a monthly return. The tax month runs from the 6th to the 5th, and the return is due by the 19th after the month ends.
Can I claim back CIS deductions?
Often, yes. Deductions are treated as tax already paid, so if the total is more than your final tax bill the difference can be refunded. We check this for every client.
What records do I need to keep for CIS?
Keep your invoices, payment statements, and a record of deductions. If you are a contractor you also need records of every subcontractor you pay.
Where we work.
CIS Accounting support from our Tewkesbury office, by phone and video, for clients across Gloucestershire and Worcestershire.
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Free first consultation. No obligation. Polish and English spoken.