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Discover the 6 key benefits of getting Gross Payment Status under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) — from stronger cash flow to better credibility and finance access for your construction business.

If you work in construction, chances are you’ve felt the pain of CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) compliance at some point.

It’s a fair question — and one I hear a lot. Most construction owners are too busy running sites, managing teams, and chasing payments to sit down and “build a forecast.” But when we dug into his situation, something important came to light.

From April 2026, construction businesses over £1m face inheritance tax risks. Learn how to protect your company and family.

When you’re running a construction business, you’re focused on winning contracts, keeping sites moving, and paying your team. The last thing you expect is a surprise CIS debt, £190,000 bill from HMRC — especially when it’s caused by something you thought your accountant was handling.

Discover how a fractional CFO or FD helps construction businesses boost margins, control cash flow, and make smarter growth decisions without full-time costs.

Construction firms lose profits from poor bookkeeping. Learn how fixing data processes helps you track gross profit margin, plan growth, and scale with confidence.

If your construction business is still typing subcontractor details and filing CIS returns manually through the HMRC website, you’re losing valuable time and exposing your business to unnecessary risks.

For construction companies, this challenge is even sharper. With around 364,000 construction businesses in the UK, many run by Baby Boomer owners nearing retirement, the sector faces a massive transition in the next decade. The question is: will these businesses sell — or simply shut down?

Thinking of selling your construction business in the next 5–10 years? Learn how to plan your exit, build a management team, clean contracts, and maximise profit for the best sale price.