Choosing between working as a sole trader and setting up a limited company affects how you pay tax, take money from the business, claim CIS...
Sole Trader vs Limited Company for Construction Businesses: Tax Comparison 2026
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Imran Siddiqui
New Government Measures on Cowboy Builders: What They Mean for Honest Builders
A new government initiative launching this September promises to weed out rogue tradespeople through a vetted database and a payment-protection app,...
CIS Deduction Rates Explained: 0%, 20%, and 30% — Who Pays What
If you run a construction business in the UK, whether as a contractor or subcontractor, CIS is likely part of your regular admin. A key question is...
Mandatory Monthly Nil Returns Are Back: What CIS Contractors Must Do From April 2026
From 6 April 2026, HMRC reinstated a rule that many construction contractors had forgotten about. If your business did not pay any subcontractors in...
HMRC Steps Up VAT Reverse Charge Enforcement: Are You Compliant?
The VAT Domestic Reverse Charge (DRC) for construction services has been in force since 1 March 2021, but HMRC's approach to enforcing it has...
A Guide to Filing Your CIS 300 Monthly Return With HMRC
If you pay subcontractors for construction work, filing a CIS 300 monthly return is a core HMRC responsibility. It records the payments you have...
Why Construction Businesses Struggle With Cash Flow (and How to Fix It)
Cash flow, not profit, is what keeps a construction business alive. Many contractors show healthy profits on paper but still struggle to pay wages,...