At TunedIn Payroll, we understand the unique payroll needs of the construction industry.
Our CIS payroll services are designed to help contractors and subcontractors comply with HMRC’s Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) while saving time, reducing admin work, and ensuring payments are accurate and on time.
Whether you’re a sole trader, a growing contractor, or managing multiple subcontractors, our team provides a hassle-free payroll solution that keeps you compliant and your workforce paid without delays.
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is a tax deduction scheme set up by HMRC to collect income tax from subcontractors working in the UK construction sector.
Under CIS rules:
Our CIS payroll service handles the entire process from verifying subcontractors with HMRC to issuing payment statements, ensuring full compliance.
CIS payroll services are essential for anyone involved in the UK construction industry who is required to operate under the Construction Industry Scheme. The scheme applies to both contractors and subcontractors, but each has different responsibilities.
If you operate as a contractor, meaning you hire subcontractors to carry out construction work, you are responsible for:
Failing to comply with these obligations can lead to penalties, interest charges, and increased HMRC scrutiny.
If you work as a subcontractor for a contractor in the UK construction industry, CIS payroll services help ensure:
You may also fall under CIS rules if your business spends more than £3 million on construction in a rolling 12-month period, even if construction is not your main activity. In these cases, you will be classed as a deemed contractor and will have to operate CIS for any subcontractors you hire.
At TunedIn Payroll, our CIS payroll service is designed to take the stress out of managing your Construction Industry Scheme obligations. We handle every step of the process so you can focus on running your projects while staying fully compliant with HMRC requirements.
Our service is not just about processing payments, it’s about ensuring accuracy, maintaining proper records, and avoiding costly mistakes that could result in fines or delays. Whether you have one subcontractor or an entire team, we make sure every payment is calculated correctly, every return is filed on time, and every subcontractor gets the documentation they need.
Here’s what we provide as part of our CIS payroll service:
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We check each subcontractor with HMRC to determine whether they are registered for CIS and what deduction rate (20%, 30%, or gross payment) applies.
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We calculate and apply the correct tax deductions to subcontractor payments in line with HMRC rules.
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We complete and submit your monthly CIS returns on time to avoid penalties.
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We issue detailed statements to subcontractors showing payments made and deductions taken, ensuring they have the records they need for tax purposes.
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We maintain all required CIS payroll records, ready for HMRC inspection if needed.
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We guide you through CIS regulations, answer your questions, and help you stay compliant year-round.
When it comes to CIS payroll, accuracy and compliance are crucial. At TunedIn Payroll, we specialise in managing Construction Industry Scheme obligations for contractors and subcontractors, ensuring every payment, deduction, and return is handled with precision.
Choosing us means you’re partnering with a payroll provider that understands the construction sector inside out and works to protect your business from costly mistakes.
We handle all CIS payroll tasks so you can focus on managing your construction projects.
We ensure your CIS returns are accurate and submitted on time every month.
We keep clear, compliant CIS records ready for HMRC checks anytime.
We process payments quickly with correct deductions every time.
With TunedIn Payroll, you get more than just payroll processing, you get a reliable partner dedicated to keeping your CIS payroll smooth, compliant, and stress-free.
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At TunedIn Payroll, we have years of experience managing CIS payroll for contractors and subcontractors across the UK construction industry. From accurate deductions to timely HMRC submissions, we ensure your payroll runs smoothly and stays fully compliant.
Contact us today for a free consultation and discover how we can simplify your CIS payroll.
CIS payroll is the process of managing payments and deductions for subcontractors under HMRC’s Construction Industry Scheme.
Contractors who hire subcontractors for construction work in the UK must run CIS payroll and submit monthly returns to HMRC.
Registered subcontractors are usually deducted 20%, while unregistered subcontractors are deducted 30%.
Yes, registering helps ensure deductions are at the lower 20% rate instead of 30%.
You must submit a CIS return to HMRC every month, even if no payments were made.
Yes, we handle subcontractor verification to ensure the correct deduction rate is applied.
We manage all CIS tasks, from verification to returns, ensuring accuracy and on-time submissions.
Yes, we can run CIS payroll and PAYE together for businesses that employ staff and hire subcontractors.
