by Ashley | Jul 16, 2024 | Subcontractors
Despite what you may have been told, using subcontractors long-term is not a grey area. There is no limit on how long you can work with subbies – nothing in UK law and nothing in HMRC’s regulations. So why on earth does it cause so much confusion? Probably because...
by Ashley | Jul 12, 2024 | Construction Industry, Subcontractors
The construction industry can be a minefield for disputes as there are so many things that can go wrong. And if there is a problem with a project, the client is likely to hold the main contractor responsible, regardless of whether it was the fault of a subcontractor....
by Ashley | May 14, 2024 | Construction Industry
Running a construction business is complicated. You have to manage suppliers, subbies and customers, ensure you stay compliant with ever-changing regulations, and try to make a profit when costs seem to rise almost constantly. As if that wasn’t enough to contend...
by Ashley | Apr 24, 2024 | Construction Industry
The construction industry is the only industry in the UK where self-employed subbies are taxed at source. This is done under the construction industry scheme (CIS). Under construction industry scheme rules, the main contractor must make CIS deductions from a...
by Ashley | Apr 16, 2024 | Construction Industry
The construction industry scheme (CIS) is a tax deduction scheme put in place by HMRC to tackle tax avoidance in the construction industry. Contractors must register under CIS. Subcontractors do not have to register, but failing to register for CIS has consequences....
