Glossary definition

What is CIS?

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CIS is the Construction Industry Scheme. Contractors must register and are required to deduct money from subcontractors’ payments, which counts towards their tax and National Insurance.

Sub-contractors don’t have to register but they are entitled to a lower rate of deductions if they do.

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