The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) establishes specific tax regulations governing subcontractors operating within the construction industry. It outlines how payments should be managed by contractors.

 
contractors-1

Our Services for Contractors:

  • Registering you with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) as a contractor
  • Verifying your subcontractors with HMRC
  • Ensuring accurate and compliant payment of your subcontractors within the scheme
  • Providing deduction statements to your subcontractors
  • Maintaining well-organized records and submitting monthly returns to HMRC

It’s imperative not to risk penalties by neglecting to submit your monthly returns to HMRC. At Belmont Accounting Services, we collaborate with numerous contractors and possess the expertise to efficiently handle your requirements.

Our commitment to staying current with any changes in CIS regulations ensures that we promptly inform our clients of any modifications that might impact them, helping you maintain compliance and avoid unnecessary penalties.

At Belmonta Accounting, we utilize HM Revenue & Customs-approved software to facilitate the following:

  • Completion of your tax return
  • Calculation of your tax liability
  • Online filing of the tax return
  • Collaboration with you on payment amounts and deadlines

Within this comprehensive service, we conduct an in-depth analysis of your self-assessment tax return to identify potential tax savings and scrutinize the form for any irregularities that should be rectified prior to submission.

By offering a fixed and competitive pricing model, we alleviate the concerns associated with self-assessment tax returns, allowing you to dedicate your focus to managing your business effectively.

Contractors: As a contractor, you have specific obligations under the scheme, which include:

  • Registering with HMRC
  • Verifying whether your subcontractors are registered with HMRC
  • Timely payment to subcontractors
  • Deducting the appropriate tax
  • Submitting monthly statements confirming these payments

Sub-contractors: If you operate as a sub-contractor, your primary obligation is to register with HMRC. Additionally, you must keep HMRC informed of any changes to your business, such as alterations to your business address, business name, business partners, and other pertinent information.

Our Services for Subcontractors:

  • Assess your employment status as a subcontractor or employee (or both) and register you with HMRC accordingly
  • Verify your information with HMRC on behalf of your contractor
  • Efficiently handle and organize your business records
  • Prepare your end-of-year self-assessment tax return and calculate your tax liability or refund, as applicable

Employment Status for Contractors and Subcontractors

It’s crucial for any contractor you work with to determine your employment status for each contract. If you’re classified as an employee for a specific contract, the contractor will need to implement a PAYE scheme, deducting tax and National Insurance Contributions from your payments.

When you’re considered self-employed, HMRC will register you as a subcontractor under the CIS scheme. In this case, contractors are required to withhold tax at a rate of 20% (or 30% for unverified subcontractors) from the labor component of your invoices and remit it to HMRC.payments.

Whether you’re the contractor or the subcontractor, your local Belmont Accountant is equipped to assist you in effectively managing your CIS affairs.