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This scheme sets out the rules for how payments to subcontractors for construction work must be handled by contractors in the construction industry.
It applies mainly to contractors and subcontractors in mainstream construction work. Businesses or organisations who have a high annual spend on construction may also count as contractors and fall under the scheme.
Please call the HMRC CIS helpline to register for CIS tax.
08 Apr 2026
HMRC's large business directorate has doubled the amount of tax revenue it collects, according to the National Audit Office (NAO).
HMRC has taken in over £137 million from late payment interest so far for 2023/24, a freedom of information request from investment platform AJ Bell shows.