Parasol CIS: Construction Industry Scheme

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Parasol CIS is for self-employed construction workers that are registered under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). By joining Parasol CIS, we’ll be with you all the way, with expert support.

We’ll get your money to you as fast and pain-free as possible. We do this by handling all the unnecessary admin, invoicing your agency/end client and paying your CIS tax deductions to HMRC. With Parasol CIS, we will make sure that you are tax compliant with our self-employment checks and we provide comprehensive insurance cover. Our specialists will always be on hand to talk if you have any queries or concerns.

It’s quick and easy to sign up, so speak to one of our expert team today.

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Swift payments – our daily payments make sure you receive your payment as soon as possible. We’ll even send a text confirming you’ve been paid.

Expert support – We have a dedicated team that specialise in supporting CIS workers. We’re here to support you 9:00 – 17:30 Monday to Friday.

Compliant services – we’ll help to establish your self-employed status and ensure you’re fully compliant.

Comprehensive insurance – covering Professional Indemnity (£5m cover), Public Liability (£5m) and Personal Accident Cover.

Is Parasol CIS right for me?

Parasol CIS was created for self-employed construction workers, however, this may not be the right solution for you. Our expert team are on hand to discuss what option is the best fit.

Not self-employed? Become a Parasol employee.

Need a tax rebate fast? Our sister company Brian Alfred can help..

Want to set up a limited company? Our sister company ClearSky Business, specialises in CIS limited companies and can support you with this.

Whatever you need, we’re with you all the way.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Construction Industry Scheme?

CIS is the acronym for The Construction Industry Scheme. It is a simple way of HMRC collecting tax from self-employed subcontractors, who work in the construction industry. This tax is mandatory and it is charged at 20% for subcontractors who are CIS registered, and 30% who are not.

When do I pay CIS tax?

This tax is paid on all payments throughout the tax year. This effectively serves as an advance payment towards your annual income tax. However, most subcontractors are due a tax rebate at the end of the tax year, due to expenses being claimed back. If you want to find our more, take a look at our sister company Brian Alfred who specialise in tax rebates.

What does CIS apply to?

CIS applies to payments by a contractor to a ‘subcontractor’. In this case, the subcontractor is the person receiving payments for the provision of construction work. This includes most work in the construction industry. This can include:

Site preparation (i.e. laying foundations and providing access works)
Demolition and dismantling
Building work
Alterations, repairs and decorating
System installation for heating, lighting, power, water ventilation

What doesn’t CIS apply to?

There are some exceptions where you don’t need to register. This would be if you only did certain jobs such as:

Cleaning the inside of buildings following construction work
Architecture and surveying
Scaffolding hire (without labour)
Carpet fitting
Making materials used in construction (including plant and machinery)
Delivering materials
Any other work on construction sites that wouldn’t be deemed as construction (i.e. running a canteen)

How does Parasol CIS work?

We’ll ensure compliance by conducting a self-employment check on all your assignments. This will determine your self-employment status and confirm that Parasol CIS is the right solution for you. We’ll invoice your agency or end client on your behalf and once these funds are paid, we’ll make any necessary tax deductions (and take a small margin) and then pay the remaining earnings to you.

Our process ensures you’re paid quickly and compliantly. You would still be responsible for filing a self-assessment to pay any remaining tax (or receive a rebate), but we can offer a discounted tax return via our sister company Brian Alfred.

What happens if my assignment falls under Supervision, Direction and Control (SDC)?

Don’t worry. If you are subject to SDC, we’re still here to support you. For this assignment you can become an employee of Parasol. Parasol will have a contract with your agency and you’ll have a contract of employment with Parasol.

We’ll invoice your agency and process your pay including tax and NI contributions, taking away the hassle and making sure you’re fully compliant.

Is insurance cover included?

Yes, we include Professional Indemnity (£5m cover) and Public Liability (£5m) insurance. If you became an employee of Parasol, we also hold Employer’s Liability insurance (£10m).