Monthly Archives: May 2012

Pros and Cons of Being Self Employed on CIS

As a CIS subcontractor you are considered self-employed but working for a contractor who haas to deduct a portion of your invoice (usually 20%) and pay it to HMRC on your behalf. This situation is different to that of other self employed persons not working in construction who do not come under CIS and get… Read More »

7 Most Important Facts About the CIS

The CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) lays down the rules on how subcontractors must be paid and what tax must be deducted from payments to subcontractors.t The Scheme can be confusing to non-tax professionals. So here’s a run-down of the most important things you need to know about it: 1: Contractor or Subcontractor? If you’re a… Read More »