CIS Monthly Returns

Monthly CIS returns, subcontractor verification, WIP reporting, and retainage tracking.

CIS Monthly Returns— what we do

If you are a contractor in the construction industry, we handle your CIS obligations end to end. We verify subcontractors, calculate and apply the correct deduction rates, submit monthly returns to HMRC, and provide payment and deduction statements. We also manage WIP (work-in-progress) reporting, retainage schedules, and application-for-payment workflows — the construction-specific accounting that generic accountants miss.

What’s included

  • Subcontractor verification with HMRC
  • Monthly CIS return preparation and filing
  • Correct deduction rate application (0%, 20%, 30%)
  • Payment and deduction statements
  • CIS registration for contractors and subcontractors
  • Work-in-progress (WIP) reports and schedules
  • Retainage tracking and release schedules
  • Application-for-payment and valuation support
  • Year-end CIS reconciliation

Who is this for?

  • Main contractors with subcontractors
  • Construction businesses new to CIS obligations
  • Contractors managing WIP and retainage across projects
  • Contractors who have received HMRC penalties for late filing

What happens next:

We will register as your CIS agent, verify your subcontractors, and begin filing from the next monthly return.

Indicative Pricing

From £50/month

Available add-ons

Bookkeeping (monthly)

From £75/month

Payroll

From £5/employee/month

Final fee confirmed after free consultation

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Frequently asked questions

You must verify subcontractors with HMRC, deduct the correct rate from payments (0%, 20%, or 30%), submit monthly CIS returns by the 19th of each month, and provide payment and deduction statements to subcontractors.

HMRC charges £100 for each month the return is late for the first 12 months, plus additional tax-geared penalties. We file returns on time every month so you never face these penalties.

Yes. To qualify, your business must meet HMRC's turnover, compliance, and business tests. We assess your eligibility and handle the application. Gross payment status means no deductions are taken from your income.

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