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CIS gross payment status: eight checks before you apply

CIS gross payment status can stop deductions from your labour payments once HMRC approves your application. The test covers turnover, compliance and how the business is run.

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A few quick questions, then a fixed monthly fee in writing and the free VAT and structure check. About two minutes, no tie in.

Construction turnover meets the testReturns and payments are current

Stopping deductions can improve working cash, but approval changes what must stay untouched for tax. The weak point is often a return or payment nobody checked before the application.

Concrete Accounts is a Liverpool accountancy practice helping construction limited companies assess gross payment eligibility and apply correctly. A fixed monthly fee with software included can cover CIS, VAT, payroll and year end, with Barnaby Byrom explaining the position plainly.

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Deductions stop, but the tax bill still comes

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What changes after HMRC approves the application

01

More cash reaches each job

Contractors pay the labour amount without CIS deductions once HMRC tells them to.

02

Invoices match the approved treatment

Labour, materials and VAT still need showing correctly after deductions stop.

03

Tax money stays accounted for

Full receipts are split between working cash and the liabilities still coming.

Where gross payment applications usually go wrong

The form is rarely the difficult part. The unchecked history behind it causes the problem.

  • Turnover

    “I applied because the deductions hurt, but nobody checked which turnover counted.”

    VAT and materials can distort the calculation. The correct test also depends on the business structure.

  • Compliance

    “One late CIS return was sitting there, and I only found out when HMRC looked.”

    An unresolved filing or payment can weaken the application. It needs finding before HMRC finds it.

  • Tax bill

    “The full payment started landing, but I still spent the part meant for tax.”

    Gross receipts improve cash flow. They do not remove the tax that must be put aside.

  • Day 90

    What changes once the advice is in the room?

    The eligibility test is checked before the form is sent. Contractors change payment treatment only after HMRC approves it. Full receipts are split between working cash and future tax.

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If your accountant cannot explain eligibility, protect your compliance record and plan tax after deductions stop, you have the wrong accountant

Answer three yes or no questions about the accountant handling this now.

Question 1 of 3

Could they tell you this week whether your turnover passes the right test?

What approval changes, and what it does not

Gross payment affects incoming cash. Your wider CIS and tax duties continue.

While deductions apply

The contractor deducts from the labour element.

You receive a deduction statement for the payment.

The deduction is credited through the relevant tax process.

Each job brings less immediate working cash.

Once HMRC approves payment gross

The contractor pays the full labour amount.

Your own tax liabilities still arise.

Money must be reserved as each payment lands.

Contractor verification and other CIS duties continue.

Eight checks that matter before you apply

A yes to each point makes the application easier to defend.

  • 01

    Does the business carry out construction work in the UK?

    The business test must be met.

  • 02

    Does qualifying construction turnover pass the relevant test?

    Exclude VAT and materials before applying the correct entity test.

  • 03

    Have ownership and director details been checked?

    They can affect how a company meets the turnover test.

  • 04

    Have all required tax returns been filed on time?

    HMRC looks beyond CIS returns alone.

  • 05

    Have tax liabilities been paid by their deadlines?

    Late payments can weaken an otherwise sound application.

  • 06

    Are subcontractors verified and deductions reported correctly?

    Monthly CIS duties must already be under control.

  • 07

    Will contractors wait for HMRC before changing payment treatment?

    An invoice request alone does not change their duty.

  • 08

    Will full receipts be split before the money is spent?

    Company tax and other liabilities still need funding.

What we handle after the status decision

The application only helps when the monthly work remains in order.

Eligibility

Know whether applying makes sense

We check turnover, business structure and compliance before the form.

Application

Send a supported application

The application follows the tax history and evidence already checked.

Ongoing

Keep the approved position protected

CIS returns, VAT, payroll, year end and quarterly reporting stay connected.

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Entry 01

What your first subcontractor reveals

One subcontractor can expose every gap in the monthly CIS set-up.

FigureFirst subbiewith a monthly CIS duty
Found byTwenty per cent comes off labour, with the deduction reported and paid by the 19th.
ResultThe monthly return is handled before any gross application is treated as the answer.
AlsoThe same monthly plan covers the CIS return, VAT and payroll.
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What clients say

Can’t recommend these guys enough, saved the day when our previous accountant hadn’t been filling properly and we were facing fines. Worth their weight in gold!
Regent BarbersGoogle review · 10 months ago
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James HenryGoogle review · 10 months ago
I’ve been blown away by the service from Barnaby! My accounts went from being a constant mental burden to something I feel completely under control — all thanks to him. Now I can shift my mental energy to running my business rather than worrying about unexpected tax bills. Barnaby not only stays on top of everything, but also sends me financial reports so I have clarity and always know exactly what’s going on, which has made running my business enjoyable again!
Oliver NoakesGoogle review · 10 months ago

How we prepare the application without jumping ahead

These checkpoints organise the work. HMRC controls the decision and timing.

Before day one

Eligibility checked before applying

We test construction turnover, business set-up and tax compliance first.

Day 30

Application evidence made ready

Returns, payments, bank activity and ownership details are checked for gaps.

Day 60

Current deductions stay correct

Existing deductions continue while HMRC considers the application.

Day 90

The decision is applied correctly

If approved, contractors change treatment only after HMRC confirms it.

When an application is the wrong next move

A new business without enough construction turnover will not pass the turnover test yet.

Repeated late returns or tax payments need fixing before an application.

A sole trader below the VAT threshold with no incorporation plan is outside our monthly service.

A one-off application without ongoing books and filings is not work we take on.

The set-up review tells you whether to apply now, fix a gap or leave things as they are.

Questions to settle before you apply

What does the monthly fee include for CIS gross payment status?

For a suitable trade limited company, the fixed monthly fee can cover bookkeeping, VAT, CIS returns, payroll and year-end accounts. It can also include corporation tax, director self assessment, cloud software and quarterly reporting. Application support is scoped before work starts, so the written scope shows exactly what is covered.

Can you help if we already have an accountant?

Yes. We can review the turnover, compliance and business tests while your current accountant continues their agreed work. If the position is already handled properly, we will say so. If something is missing, you can decide whether to ask them to fix it or switch.

Do we have to move accounting software?

No automatic move is required. We first check whether your current cloud software supports the books, CIS work and evidence needed. If a change would make the monthly work more reliable, we explain why before anything moves. The agreed software is included within the fixed monthly fee.

What happens with our current accountant if we switch?

Once you decide to switch, Concrete Accounts contacts your current accountant and requests the information needed to take over. We agree a handover date, so responsibility does not sit between two firms. Any catch-up position is checked against the rules before work starts.

How do I qualify for CIS gross payment status?

HMRC checks whether the business carries out construction work, passes the qualifying turnover test and keeps its tax duties current. The business also needs a bank account. For companies and partnerships, the calculation can depend on directors, partners and connected businesses, so check the current test before applying.

What changes on invoices and cash flow after gross payment approval?

After approval, contractors verify the new treatment and stop deducting CIS from the labour payment. Invoices still need the correct labour, materials and VAT treatment. The domestic reverse charge remains a separate VAT question. More cash reaches the bank, while corporation tax and other liabilities still need putting aside.