{"id":162,"date":"2019-05-29T12:51:24","date_gmt":"2019-05-29T11:51:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/?p=162"},"modified":"2025-10-06T11:18:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T10:18:06","slug":"how-to-register-for-cis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/self-employed-tax-returns\/how-to-register-for-cis\/","title":{"rendered":"How to register for CIS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you carry out any sort of construction work and you\u2019re wondering how to register for CIS (Construction Industry Scheme), we\u2019ve got you covered. Just read on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To become a CIS contractor or CIS subcontractor, follow these simple steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Register for HMRC\u2019s online service and <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/register-as-self-employed\">enrol for self-employment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll get your Government Gateway ID (email) &amp; UTR number (by post)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the official HMRC website, select the option to register for CIS using your government gateway ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose your CIS payment status (net pay or gross pay)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re all good to go! \ud83d\ude0e<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>HMRC operate a CIS helpline as well as online services, so if you need a hand or have a question, you have two options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Give them a call on 0300 200 3210<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask HMRC\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tax.service.gov.uk\/ask-hmrc\/chat\/construction-industry-scheme?_ga=2.203098833.154920334.1666606112-1639881027.1666606112\">digital assistant<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When contacting HMRC, you\u2019ll want to have your national insurance number to hand and be prepared to answer some security questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do I need to register for CIS?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re self-employed and working in the construction industry, then you have to register for the <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/glossary\/cis-scheme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t, then your wages will have 30% tax deducted from them instead of 20%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you register for CIS, deductions are either reduced to 20% or removed altogether. This depends on whether you register for net payment status or gross payment status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tax in 10(ish) seconds - what is the CIS rebate?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v2kYgc9PlOE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s the difference between gross pay and net pay status?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Net payment status<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The two main properties of net payment status are that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Taxes are withheld and passed to HMRC (at 20% instead of 30%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All construction workers can qualify for net payment status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The main benefit of choosing net payment is that your contractor will only withhold 20% of your earnings, instead of 30%. It\u2019s a no brainer for us, really.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s still possible to overpay taxes using this route, but you can simply claim a refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gross payment status<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Taxes withheld from your payments: 0%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need to meet the qualifications criteria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With gross payment status, HMRC will no longer ask your contractor to withhold tax payments, so it is your responsibility to calculate and pay your taxes via self assessment tax return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, not everyone is eligible for gross payment status. To get this status, you need to meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019ve paid your taxes on time in the past<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your turnover is over \u00a330,000 or more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re making your business payments through a bank account<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need a \ud83d\udc4b?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s sorting your tax return for you or providing professional tax advice, our accredited accounts are on hand to help. Find out more about our services <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfix.com\/en-uk\/services\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you carry out any sort of construction work and you\u2019re wondering how to register for CIS (Construction Industry Scheme), we\u2019ve got you covered. Just read on! 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