CIS settings
Enable CIS for the organisation and configure a default deduction rate.
CIS invoice software
Create clear CIS invoices for construction work
Separate labour and materials, apply the relevant CIS deduction, include VAT where appropriate and show the final amount payable on a professional invoice.
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Illustrative invoice calculation
- LabourCIS-deductible in this illustration
- £1,000.00
- MaterialsNot selected as CIS-deductible in this illustration
- £300.00
- Subtotal
- £1,300.00
- VAT at 20%
- £260.00
- CIS deduction at 20%Deduction from the selected £1,000 labour amount
- −£200.00
- Amount payable
- £1,360.00
Preview only. It is not tax advice and does not decide whether CIS or VAT treatment applies.
Built for subcontractors who need CIS shown clearly
For users preparing invoices where a contractor may deduct CIS from qualifying payments.
Sole-trader subcontractors
Limited-company subcontractors
Construction trades
Businesses invoicing contractors for qualifying work
Whether CIS applies depends on the work, the parties involved and the subcontractor's status. Check current HMRC guidance or obtain professional advice.
Keep the invoice calculation in one connected workflow
Get Me Paid calculates from the settings, line classifications and deductible selections you provide. It does not validate their legal correctness.
Invoice-level control
Apply CIS to a relevant invoice. The current app uses the organisation default rate for CIS invoices.
Line classification
Classify invoice lines as labour, materials or other.
Deductible lines
Identify which invoice lines form part of the CIS-deductible amount.
VAT calculation
Calculate VAT separately where the normal VAT treatment applies.
Amount payable
Show the invoice total, CIS deduction and resulting amount payable.
From settings to sent CIS invoice
- 1
Enable CIS
Turn on CIS in business settings and select the usual default rate.
- 2
Add the customer and invoice
Choose the customer and create the invoice in the normal workflow.
- 3
Classify the lines
Identify labour, materials and other lines and mark the relevant amounts as CIS-deductible.
- 4
Review the calculation
Review subtotal, VAT, CIS deduction and amount payable.
- 5
Generate or send the PDF
Download the branded PDF or email it to the customer.
See how the invoice totals fit together
Illustrative normal-VAT example — not a reverse-charge VAT example.
- LabourCIS-deductible in this illustration
- £1,000.00
- MaterialsNot selected as CIS-deductible in this illustration
- £300.00
- Subtotal
- £1,300.00
- VAT at 20%
- £260.00
- CIS deduction at 20%Deduction from the selected £1,000 labour amount
- −£200.00
- Amount payable
- £1,360.00
This example illustrates the software calculation only. The treatment that applies to a real invoice depends on the circumstances.
Separate the parts of the job before applying the deduction
The implemented line types are Labour, Materials and Other.
Labour
Use this classification with the CIS-deductible selection to describe how the line should be included in the invoice calculation.
Materials
Use this classification with the CIS-deductible selection to describe how the line should be included in the invoice calculation.
Other
Use this classification with the CIS-deductible selection to describe how the line should be included in the invoice calculation.
The software calculates from the line classifications and deductible selections you provide. It does not verify whether an amount is legally deductible under CIS.
Use the rate that applies to the invoice
Get Me Paid supports 0%, 20%, 30% CIS rates. You remain responsible for choosing the rate that applies to the subcontractor and payment.
0%
Software-supported selection. Get Me Paid does not contact HMRC, verify registration status or choose the rate automatically.
20%
Software-supported selection. Get Me Paid does not contact HMRC, verify registration status or choose the rate automatically.
30%
Software-supported selection. Get Me Paid does not contact HMRC, verify registration status or choose the rate automatically.
Keep VAT and CIS visible as separate parts of the calculation
VAT and CIS are different calculations. VAT may be included in the invoice total under normal VAT treatment, while the CIS deduction is shown separately and the amount payable reflects both where appropriate.
Get Me Paid helps organise invoice information and calculations. It does not provide tax, accounting or legal advice.
CIS and domestic reverse-charge VAT are not the same thing
CIS concerns deductions from subcontractor payments. Domestic reverse charge changes who accounts for VAT on certain construction supplies. End-user status can affect reverse-charge treatment.
Get Me Paid records the selected invoice treatment, preserves VAT calculations for reference, and excludes VAT from charged totals when reverse charge is selected. It does not make the legal decision automatically.
Make the deduction and amount payable clear
Classic, Modern and Minimal PDF templates include invoice subtotal, VAT total, invoice total, CIS deductible subtotal, CIS rate, CIS deduction, amount payable, line descriptions, business and customer information, payment details, and reverse-charge wording where supported.
PDF output mirrors the saved invoice calculation; it is not a private generated invoice or real customer data.
Focused invoicing support, not full CIS administration
Get Me Paid helps with
- CIS-aware sales invoices
- labour/material line classification
- selected deduction-rate calculation
- VAT calculation where applicable
- amount-payable calculation
- branded PDFs
- invoice email sending
- invoice records
You still need to manage separately
- CIS registration
- contractor verification
- employment-status decisions
- monthly CIS returns — Get Me Paid does not submit CIS returns to HMRC
- payment of deductions to HMRC
- deduction statements issued by contractors
- tax returns
- accounting advice
- legal advice
Separate partner signpost
Need bookkeeping or payroll support?
Get Me Paid helps with invoice creation and payment organisation. If you need bookkeeping, payroll or wider accountancy support, you can contact Ostoya Accountancy Limited separately.
Contacting Ostoya Accountancy Limited is separate from using Get Me Paid. Do not assume your Get Me Paid records are shared with them automatically.
Visit Ostoya Accountancy Limited (opens in a new tab)Check the current HMRC rules
Official guidance may change. Check the current rules for your circumstances.
- Construction Industry Scheme overviewopens in a new tab
- What subcontractors must do under CISopens in a new tab
- What contractors must do under CISopens in a new tab
- Construction Industry Scheme: CIS 340 detailed guidanceopens in a new tab
- VAT domestic reverse charge for building and construction servicesopens in a new tab
CIS invoicing questions
Does Get Me Paid support CIS deductions?
Yes. When CIS is enabled for the organisation, qualifying invoice lines can be included in CIS deduction calculations and the deduction is reflected in the amount payable.
Which CIS rates are supported?
The current CIS rate options are 0%, 20% and 30%. The selected organisation default is used when CIS is applied to an invoice. You remain responsible for choosing the rate that applies.
How do VAT and CIS work together?
VAT is calculated as part of the invoice totals. CIS deduction applies to the relevant deductible amount, is shown separately, and the final amount payable reflects the calculation.
Does Get Me Paid submit CIS information to HMRC?
No. Get Me Paid can help represent CIS deductions on invoices, but it does not submit CIS returns to HMRC or pay deductions to HMRC.
If you need help submitting CIS returns to HMRC, we recommend our accounting partner Ostoya Accountancy Limited at www.ostoya.co.uk (opens in a new tab).
Does Get Me Paid verify subcontractors?
No. Get Me Paid does not verify subcontractors with HMRC, check registration status or decide employment status.
Is Get Me Paid tax or accounting advice?
No. Get Me Paid helps organise invoice information and calculations. It does not provide tax, accounting or legal advice.
If you need professional tax or accounting advice, we recommend our accounting partner Ostoya Accountancy Limited at www.ostoya.co.uk (opens in a new tab).
Can CIS information appear on the PDF invoice?
Yes. Saved invoices can show CIS rate, CIS deduction, CIS deductible subtotal and amount payable on the generated PDF where CIS is enabled.
Does the software decide whether CIS applies?
No. Get Me Paid records the selections you make. It does not decide whether work falls within CIS or whether domestic reverse-charge VAT applies.
Does it run payroll?
No. Get Me Paid does not run payroll. It focuses on invoices, customers, payment tracking, VAT/CIS invoice calculations, PDF invoices and reminders.
If you need payroll support, we recommend our accounting partner Ostoya Accountancy Limited at www.ostoya.co.uk (opens in a new tab).
Does it replace an accountant?
No. Get Me Paid helps organise invoice information and calculations, but it does not replace professional tax, accounting or legal advice.
If you need professional tax or accounting advice, we recommend our accounting partner Ostoya Accountancy Limited at www.ostoya.co.uk (opens in a new tab).
CIS invoicing is included in the GetMePaid plan
Start with 30 days free, then continue for £4.99 per month with invoice, customer, PDF, email, VAT and CIS features included.
No payment card is required to start the 30-day free trial.
Create your next CIS invoice with a clearer calculation
Set up your business details, separate labour and materials, review the deduction and generate a professional invoice PDF.