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How to Register for CIS as a Subcontractor (2025/26)
Register for CIS as a subcontractor with HMRC in three steps. Get your UTR, complete online registration, and reduce your deduction rate from 30% to 20%.
Getting Started
Getting Started guides for cis subcontractors.
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CIS vs Employment: Key Differences for Subcontractors
CIS subcontractor or employee? Learn the key differences, how HMRC tests your employment status, and what to do if your classification is wrong. Check now.
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CIS Deduction Rates Explained: 20%, 30%, and Gross Payment
Learn the three CIS deduction rates: 20% registered, 30% unregistered, and 0% gross payment. See how each rate is calculated and how to move to a lower rate.
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CIS Gross Payment Status: How to Get Paid Without Deductions
How to qualify for CIS gross payment status and receive full payments with no deductions. Turnover thresholds, compliance rules, and the annual review.
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How the Construction Industry Scheme Works
Learn how CIS works for UK subcontractors — deduction rates, registration, contractor verification, and how to reclaim overpaid tax via Self Assessment.