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What are CIS refunds and am I eligible to receive one?

What are CIS refunds and am I eligible to receive one?

The world of contracting and subcontracting can be complicated enough without the complex matters of tax introduced. If you work in the construction sector, you have likely heard of something called the Construction Industry Scheme, commonly abbreviated as CIS. We'll be answering some of the commonly asked questions about CIS, including what it is and the eligibility criteria to receive a CIS refund.

What is the CIS?

The CIS is a scheme through which contractors deduct money from the payments made to a subcontractor; these deductions are then passed on to HMRC and are counted as advanced payments towards the subcontractor's annual tax and/or National Insurance.

Is enrolment in the CIS compulsory?

This depends on whether you are a contractor or a subcontractor. Contractors are legally obliged to join the scheme; subcontractors are not required to, but they will face higher deductions without joining the scheme.

Am I eligible for a CIS refund?

If you are a limited company subcontractor, you may be entitled to receive a refund. A refund claim can be made if you believe you have paid too much National Insurance or tax for any given year.

How can I claim a CIS refund?

There are many ways that you can claim a CIS refund. The quickest and simplest way to claim a CIS refund is online, but postal claims are also an option if you would prefer to fill out the forms by hand.

How long does a CIS refund take?

The time for a CIS refund to be processed varies from case to case. On average, you can expect your CIS refund claim to be processed and awarded in between 1-8 weeks. This depends on the time of year that you process your claim; for example, the end of the financial year may take longer to process.

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Start-up
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This price plan is suitable for the start-up companies who are not VAT registered.

  • Year-end accounts preparation and submission
  • Corporation Tax returns
  • Payroll & RTI submission for 1 employee
  • Personal tax return [salary & dividends income only] (Free)*
  • File confirmation statement (annual return) with Companies House
  • Reference letters for Director only (Free)*
  • Assisting with correspondence from HMRC and Companies House
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  • Annual turnover should be less than 80K
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This price plan is suitable for the companies who are VAT registered and turnover is less than 100K with a couple of employees.

  • Year-end accounts preparation and submission
  • Corporation Tax returns
  • Monthly payroll including RTI submission for up to 2 employees
  • Personal tax return [salary & dividends income only] (Free)*
  • File confirmation statement (annual return) with Companies House
  • Reference letters for Director only (Free)*
  • MTD VAT returns submissions – quarterly
  • Unlimited face to face advice and email support
  • 1 Director
  • 1 Shareholder
  • Annual turnover should be less than 100K
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This price plan is suitable for the companies who are VAT registered; turnovers are more than 100K and have 2 directors and shareholders.

  • Company formation (if required)
  • Year-end accounts preparation and submission
  • Corporation Tax returns
  • Monthly payroll including RTI submission for up to 5 employees (Free)
  • MTD VAT returns submissions – quarterly
  • Personal tax return [salary & dividends income only] (Free)*
  • File confirmation statement (annual return) with Companies House
  • Reference letters for Director only (Free)*
  • Unlimited face to face advice and email support
  • 2 Directors
  • 2 Shareholders
  • Annual turnover should be less than 200K
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This bespoke price plan is suitable for the companies who are VAT registered, with more directors, shareholders and employees. Also, annual turnover is more than 200k and requires further bespoke services.

  • Company formation
  • Year-end accounts preparation and submission
  • Corporation Tax returns
  • Monthly payroll including RTI submission all employees
  • MTD VAT returns submissions – quarterly
  • Personal tax return [salary & dividends income only] (Free)*
  • File confirmation statement (annual return) with Companies House
  • Reference letters for the all Directors (Free)*
  • Unlimited face to face advice and email support
  • Flexible and can be discussed
  • Annual turnover should be more than 200K

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