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 ›
CIS Scheme
Painters & Decorators – Just Starting out?
The Journey ahead You have decided that you want to to become a painter or decorator – now decide how you will achieve this. Speaking to a good accountant makes the journey much smoother and fruitful in the long run…. Read More ›
Accounting in the Construction Sector
Why is construction accounting different? If you work in the construction industry, you’ll know there’s rarely a fixed business structure. The site manager probably doesn’t employ the other people working on a project. They are likely to be a contractor… Read More ›
Construction Industry – Major Changes in the sector?
What has been happening in the construction industry? The construction industry generally enjoyed plentiful demand for its services between the late 1990s and the mid 2000s. There were some problems – skilled labour was hard to find and insurance costs… Read More ›
Plumbers – Just Starting out? Doing your market research!
The Journey ahead You have decided that you want to run a plumber business – now decide how you will achieve this. Speaking to a good accountant makes the journey much smoother , fruitful and enjoyable in the long run…. Read More ›
Electricians – Just Starting out?
The Journey ahead You have decided that you want to run an electrical services business – now decide how you will achieve this. Speaking to a good accountant makes the journey much smoother and fruitful in the long run. Here… Read More ›
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 ›
Tiling Services – How do you drive more trade?
Welcome to one of our regular series for new business starts ups. Every week, 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 ›
Looking to start a business as a Tiler this year – What are the main factors to consider.
Industry Sector: Tiling Services This week we shall cast our net to who ever might want to become a Tiler this year. It is an extremely had work but if you are determined you can certainly make a career out… Read More ›