Featherstone Hill, based in Cheshire has been providing expert advice and accountancy services to the construction sector.
At Featherstone Hill we are experts in construction, which can be a complicated industry to operate in.
We have experience in dealing with numerous contractors within Cheshire and across the UK, providing taxation advice specifically regarding the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
There can be numerous trades involved in construction, which include:
- Bricklayers
- Carpenters
- Demolition and dismantling
- Electricians
- Groundworkers
- Plumbers
It is important to note that CIS rules still apply even if your business is based outside the UK, but you carry our construction work as a contractor or subcontractor in the UK.
Talk to our team to find out how we can help you with CIS and let us take the hassle away from you.
We can help you with:
- HMRC registration
- Ontime payments within CIS and avoid penalties
- Keep you accounts in order
- Updating you with any changes to CIS
Featherstone Hill support the following sectors.
Featherstone Hill are property experts, working across both residential and commercial property.
At Featherstone Hill we are experts in construction, which can be a complicated industry to operate in.
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