CIS Services

The CIS or Construction Industry Scheme is a payroll solution for those contractors who are self-employed, site-based and hands-on in the construction sector.

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CIS Payroll Services

Contractors such as plumbers, carpenters and bricklayers can be eligible for the scheme. Umbrella.co.uk have a compliant job matrix and can liaise direct with agencies to check eligibility.

Contractors require a UTR [Unique Tax reference] number, which is issued when they register for the scheme and will be required to complete a year-end tax self-assessment.

There is a dedicated helpline for this service – Contact HMRC direct on 0300 200 3210

What do I need to do to become a CIS contractor?ï»ż

To be paid CIS by Umbrella.co.uk you have to initially be registered as self-employed with HMRC.

To register as Self-Employed you need to visit the HMRC website at www.gov.uk/register-for-self-assessment. At the same time, you should also be able to register for the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).

To register as a subcontractor you must have a National Insurance number. If you do not have one please contact the Department for Work and Pensions on Tel 0800 141 2075.

You will then receive a Unique Tax Reference (UTR) which is a 10-digit number.

If you have any issue regarding CIS or in getting a UTR then a CIS helpline is provided by the HMRC on 0300 200 3210 or you can visit the .GOV website at www.gov.uk/register-for-self-assessment.
To register with Umbrella.co.uk please call 01625 546 610 or join online now

Find out if CIS is the right option for you

Contact our team today and we can advise if a CIS option is the best solution for you.

The CIS solution could be the best option if you...

  • work in the construction industry and are genuinely self-employed
  • are registered self-employed and have a verified UTR number [Unique Tax Reference]

If you are a skilled tradesman who is registered self-employed, there is a downside in that you will relinquish your right to such things as holiday pay and sick pay, which as an employee being paid PAYE would be a statutory right.

On the upside, those self-employed currently pay a lower class of National Insurance and have the option of offsetting expenses such as travel and equipment in their year-end tax return.

New legislation requires agencies and end clients to be extra diligent in determining if a role fits within the scheme. This means that they check whether the individual doing the work will fall under the end hirer’s supervision, direction or control. If so, the individual cannot be paid CIS, and must be processed via PAYE [Pay As you Earn] This means that on occasion CIS self-employed workers may move from CIS on one job to PAYE on another.

How do I get paid as a CIS Contractor?

The process of getting paid as a CIS Contractor is easy and looks a little something like this…

Invoicing your agency

We will invoice your agency on a weekly basis. We will then pay you based on the monies received from your agency, less tax and our weekly margin.

Getting paid

Your pay will be paid into your bank account on a weekly basis.

View your payslips online

Our onboarding team will arrange access to our online portals where you can view and download your payslips and access Umbrella Rewards.

Discover our other services

We understand that different contacting scenarios require their own dedicated service. That’s why we also offer solutions specific to CIS workers and contractors operating through a limited company. Whatever your situation, we’ve got you covered.

Talk to our team about our CIS solution

If you’d like to speak with any of our team about our CIS solution, we’re always more than happy to help.