CIS subcontractor verification using the HMRC website
- Log on to the HMRC website using their login details.
- On the left hand side of their CIS webpage should be a link ‘add subcontractor’
- It will then ask what type of business the subcontractor is i.e Individual, Company, etc.
What does it mean to be CIS registered?
Construction Industry Scheme
Under the Construction Industry Scheme ( CIS ), contractors deduct money from a subcontractor’s payments and pass it to HM Revenue and Customs ( HMRC ). If you’re already registered as a contractor, you can sign in to CIS online to file your monthly returns or to verify a subcontractor.
How long does it take to be CIS registered?
Once we submit your application for your UTR* or your UTR & CIS** it will take up to 4 weeks for HMRC to post this out you. During this 4-week turnaround time there is no emergency tax code that can be applied.
What do you need to register with CIS?
To register for the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) you’ll need: your legal business name – you can also give a trading name if it’s different to your business name your National Insurance Number the unique taxpayer reference number (UTR) for your business your VAT registration number (if you’re VAT registered)
When to register for the construction industry Scheme ( CIS )?
All contractors should register with HMRC for CIS. If you are a subcontractor, you should still register with HMRC even if you would like to opt out of higher deductions. When to register: Register when you plan on paying your subcontractor, regardless of whether you have to pay the subcontractor a gross or net amount.
What does CIS stand for in the UK?
CIS is a scheme in the UK, issued by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), for mainstream contractors and deemed contractors in the construction industry. The difference between the two is that the principal activity of mainstream contractors is construction.
When do I need to register with HMRC under CIS?
Under CIS, HMRC specifies guidelines for contractors before they make payments to subcontractors. HMRC mentions that the contractor must be registered under CIS before they take on their first subcontractor. The registered contractor will have to make deductions from their subcontractor’s payments and pay that money to HMRC.
