CIS Subcontractor Registration & Verification Services
We support with CIS subcontractor registration and verification, helping ensure the correct deduction status is established before payments are made.
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Getting a subcontractor’s CIS registration and payment status right is essential before construction payments are made. We help contractors and eligible subcontractors manage the registration and CIS verification process, reducing the risk of incorrect deductions and payment issues.
A subcontractor is not registered
Support with CIS subcontractor registration and the information HMRC requires
Verification details do not match
Review UTR, company details and registration information before verification
Unsure which deduction rate applies
Check the HMRC CIS payment status and applicable deduction rate
New subcontractors are being added regularly
Provide an organised subcontractor verification process
A subcontractor cannot be verified
Help investigate unmatched verification and identify the information required
Our CIS Registration Services
From initial registration and HMRC verification to payment status checks and unmatched verifications, we help keep the subcontractor onboarding process accurate and compliant.
CIS Subcontractor Registration
We support CIS subcontractor registration, helping ensure the correct business information, UTR and other required details are provided to HMRC.
CIS Verification
We help contractors complete CIS subcontractor verification before making payments, confirming the subcontractor's HMRC status and applicable deduction treatment.
Payment Status Checks
We review whether a subcontractor should be paid gross, under standard deduction or at the higher CIS deduction rate, based on the HMRC verification result.
UTR & Registration Checks
We check Unique Taxpayer References, company registration numbers, legal names and trading details to help reduce verification mismatches.
Unmatched Verification Support
Where HMRC cannot match a subcontractor's details, we help identify the issue and support the process of correcting the information.
Gross Payment Status Support
For eligible subcontractors seeking Gross Payment Status (GPS), we can provide support with the registration process and relevant requirements.
CIS Deduction Rate Reviews
We review the applicable CIS deduction rate to help ensure payments are processed using the status provided by HMRC.
Ongoing Verification Support
We help contractors maintain accurate CIS verification records and identify when a subcontractor may need to be verified again.
The Cost of Incorrect CIS Verification
Incorrect registration or verification can result in the wrong deduction being applied, payment delays and wider CIS compliance problems. HMRC can require a higher-rate deduction where a subcontractor cannot be verified or is not registered. White Weaver helps you verify subcontractors correctly, maintain supporting records and address unmatched or incorrect information before it results in the following problems:
Get Your CIS Status Right
The correct registration and verification process can help prevent unnecessary deductions, payment delays and avoidable compliance issues. White Weaver helps you:
- Register subcontractors correctly
- Verify CIS payment status
- Check UTR and company details
- Identify unmatched verifications
- Confirm applicable deduction rates
- Support Gross Payment Status applications
- Maintain CIS verification records
- Resolve registration and verification issues
How To Get Started
Free Consultation & Quote
We understand your contractor or subcontractor requirements and explain the support needed..
Registration & Verification
We review the relevant information and support the CIS registration or verification process..
Confirm & Maintain
We help establish the correct payment status and keep your CIS records organised.
Built on Client Trust
The verification process is much more organised now. White Weaver helped us tighten our subcontractor onboarding and avoid unnecessary verification issues.
We stopped applying the wrong deduction rates. The team reviewed our CIS process and made it much clearer which information we needed before paying subcontractors.
CIS registration was handled without the usual confusion. We had clear guidance on the information required and what needed to be done before payments started.
Make CIS Payments With Confidence
Accurate verification. Correct deductions. Better compliance.
Get specialist support with subcontractor registration and verification, helping your construction business apply the correct CIS treatment before payments are made.
FAQs
What is CIS subcontractor verification?
CIS subcontractor verification is the process contractors use to confirm with HMRC that a subcontractor is registered and to establish the appropriate payment status and deduction rate.
Do subcontractors need to register for CIS?
Subcontractors carrying out construction work should register for CIS if they do not want deductions made at the higher rate. HMRC provides registration routes for different business structures, including limited companies.
What information is needed for CIS verification?
Depending on the subcontractor's structure, HMRC may require information such as the UTR, National Insurance number, company registration number, legal name or trading name. The details need to match HMRC's records.
What happens if a subcontractor cannot be verified?
If HMRC cannot match the subcontractor's details, the subcontractor may be treated as unmatched and the higher deduction rate may apply until the position is resolved.
What is the CIS deduction rate?
The standard CIS deduction rate is 20% for registered subcontractors. A 30% higher rate can apply where the subcontractor is not registered or cannot be verified. Some subcontractors may qualify to receive payments gross.
Can you help with Gross Payment Status?
Yes. We can support eligible construction businesses with the Gross Payment Status application and help review the relevant requirements.
Does a subcontractor need to be verified every month?
Not necessarily. HMRC generally requires re-verification when the subcontractor has not been included on a CIS return in the current or previous two tax years.
Can you help with unmatched CIS verification?
Yes. We can review the information submitted, identify potential mismatches and help resolve the registration or verification issue.
