{"id":12419,"date":"2023-07-06T07:25:59","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T07:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/?page_id=12419"},"modified":"2023-09-18T11:07:27","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T11:07:27","slug":"registration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/rules\/business\/tax\/construction-industry-scheme\/contractor\/registration\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Register as Contractor for the Construction Industry Scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to Register for CIS HMRC (contractor)<\/h2>\n

Contractors who use subcontractors for construction work need to register as an employer. It is the same process used for employing staff.<\/p>\n

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will send you a letter when you finish setting up as a new employer. The letter explains how to start working as a Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) contractor.<\/p>\n

Note<\/strong>: Businesses based outside UK<\/a> (doing work covered by Construction Industry Scheme) should follow a different registration process.<\/p>\n

Help and Advice on Registering for CIS<\/h3>\n

HM Revenue and Customs operate a new employer helpline or you can contact the CIS helpline number<\/a>. In fact, HMRC also produce helpful webinars and videos about CIS (see below).<\/p>\n

HMRC Support for New Employers<\/strong>
\n Telephone: 0300 200 3211<\/a>
\n Telephone: 0300 200 3212<\/a>
\n Fax: 03000 523 030<\/a>
\n\tMonday to Friday: 8am to 8pm (Saturday: 8am to 4pm)
\n\tClosed Sundays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.<\/p>\n

Note<\/strong>: Get online access to help and support for the Construction Industry Scheme<\/a>. The guide covers paying tax, record keeping, and claiming business expenses.<\/p>\n

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Verifying CIS Subcontractor<\/h2>\n

As a CIS contractor, you would need to ‘verify’ your subcontractors with HM Revenue and Customs before you can pay them. HMRC will then inform you:<\/p>\n