What is the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)?

The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is an HMRC tax deduction system where contractors must deduct money from subcontractor payments and submit it to HMRC. It applies to most construction work in the UK and ensures tax and National Insurance are advanced correctly.

What services can I get for CIS compliance?

CIS services typically include contractor registration, subcontractor verification, monthly CIS returns, payment & deduction statements, gross status applications, and assistance with refunds and year‑end reporting.

Why is CIS compliance important?

CIS compliance matters because failing to register, submit returns on time, or verify subcontractors correctly can lead to HMRC penalties, interest charges, and compliance investigations.

CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) Services for Construction Businesses

Stay compliant with HMRC, manage subcontractors confidently and avoid penalties with specialist CIS support.

Understanding the CIS Scheme

The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) applies to contractors and subcontractors working in the UK construction industry. Under CIS, contractors must deduct tax from payments made to subcontractors and report these deductions to HMRC on a monthly basis. Compliance helps ensure tax and National Insurance are handled correctly, avoiding penalties and legal issues.

CIS rules cover a wide range of construction activities including on‑site labour, trades, groundwork, repair and renovation works and they are strictly enforced by HMRC.

Our CIS Scheme Services

For Contractors

CIS Registration & Setup – We register your business as a CIS contractor with HMRC and set you up for digital filing.

Subcontractor Verification – We verify subcontractor status with HMRC to apply correct deduction rates (20%, 30% or 0%).

Monthly CIS Returns – Accurate, timely submission of returns to HMRC to avoid penalties.

Payment & Deduction Statements – Professional CIS statements issued to your subcontractors for their records.

Compliance Reviews & Support – Review processes and ensure deductions are applied correctly.

For Subcontractors

Gross Status Assessment – We assess eligibility for gross payment status and apply on your behalf.

Limited company CIS suffered - We assist with the recovery of CIS suffered by making the appropriate filings through your payroll scheme.

CIS Registration – Ensure correct registration so deductions are at the right rate.

Deduction Tracking – Help keep track of CIS deductions for tax return purposes.

Tax Return Support – Accurate reporting of CIS figures in your Self Assessment tax return.

Expense Advice – Identify allowable expenses to reduce tax bills and maximise refunds.

Why CIS Compliance Matters

CIS isn’t optional, it’s a statutory requirement for most construction businesses in the UK. Failure to register correctly, submit monthly returns on time, or verify subcontractors can lead to:

Fines for late returns or errors

Penalties for incorrect deductions

Interest on underpaid tax

HMRC compliance investigations

RCL Accountants helps you stay fully compliant all year round, removing stress and uncertainty from your CIS obligations.

Why Choose RCL Accountants?

Construction Accounting Specialists. Deep experience with CIS obligations and construction industry tax.

Timely Filing. We make sure submissions are filed accurately and on schedule.

Clear Communication. No jargon, just clear CIS support you can rely on.

Accurate cloud accounting and bookkeeping processes for tracking deductions and filings.

Contact RCL Accountants, Expert CIS Scheme Support

Whether you’re a limited company or sole trade contractor managing subcontractors or a subcontractor dealing with CIS deductions, we take the complexity out of CIS compliance. Get in touch for a free consultation.