Who is covered by CIS The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) covers most construction work to buildings, including site preparation, decorating and refurbishment. Mainstream contractors If your business is construction and you pay subcontractors for construction work, you’re a ‘mainstream’ contractor…. Read More ›
Builders
JUST Started Work as A builder, Decorator or Plumber in the Construction Industry?
All contractors must register with HMRC for the Construction Industry Scheme. Subcoactors who do not wish to have deductions made from their payments at the higher rate of deduction should also register with HMRC. HMRC will provide registration details that… Read More ›
Starting out business in the building Trade – Do you need any qualification?
Welcome to one of our regular series for new business starts ups. On weekly basis, we deal with a number of new Construction business starting up and we get asked a lot of questions in the building trade. We do our… Read More ›
Qualification required to run a property maintenance business.
While there are no mandatory qualifications required to operate a property maintenance business, the proprietor will typically be a qualified trades person with experience in the construction and property maintenance sector. Project management and consultancy skills and experience in writing… Read More ›
Starting out business in the the building Trade – How to market yourself and get going!
Welcome to one of our regular series for new business starts ups. On weekly basis, we deal with a number of new business starting up and we get asked on a regular basis by the owners, how do they attract more… Read More ›
Are you Employed working in the construction industry in the UK, you might be entitled to a tax refund!
If you’re employed in construction (PAYE), and drive your own vehicle to different sites, there’s a good chance HMRC owes you a tax refund of up to £2,500. And, if you have to pay for them yourself, you can also… Read More ›