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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: julianbiggs on September 29, 2006, 05:11:38 pm

Title: CIS certificate ??
Post by: julianbiggs on September 29, 2006, 05:11:38 pm

What is this used for ?

Where can I get one from ?

How much does it cost ?

How long does it take to arrive ?

Any other relevant information about this would be helpful. I am a sole trader.

Title: Re: CIS certificate ??
Post by: Helen on September 29, 2006, 05:18:37 pm

What is this used for ?
Used within the building industry. You submit your invoice and the payment for work done comes back minus 18% for income tax

Where can I get one from ?
Your local inland revenue office. Take along a passport sizr photo with you.

How much does it cost ?
Nothing

How long does it take to arrive ?
Ours took about a week

Any other relevant information about this would be helpful. I am a sole trader.
Most builders shouldn't take you on unless you have a CIS card. Having said that rumour has it that it will be phased out soon.

Title: Re: CIS certificate ??
Post by: julianbiggs on September 29, 2006, 06:43:52 pm

Thanks for that info. much appreciated.

Title: Re: CIS certificate ??
Post by: Ian_Giles on September 29, 2006, 06:56:13 pm

You do not need a CIS certificate as a window cleaner, window cleaning is not classified as part of the building industry.
check with the tax man, he will tell you the same.

you can get one if you like, if you do a fair amount of work for builders then you will get a healthy rebate when you submit your tax return! ;)

If you only do a job here and a job there then don't bother, but it is a good way of covering your tax bill.

Ian

Title: Re: CIS certificate ??
Post by: Richy L on September 29, 2006, 07:24:01 pm

hey ian,
where you working on vauxhall rd today?