Construction & Trades · CIS Specialists

Construction Payroll
done properly.

CIS returns, subcontractor verification, mixed PAYE and subbies workforces, construction payroll is one of the most compliance-heavy in the UK. We handle every aspect so you can focus on the build.

CIS Return Filing Subcontractor Verification PAYE & CIS Combined HMRC Compliant No Setup Fees

Payroll built for construction businesses in the South West

CIS deductions and monthly returns

Getting CIS wrong carries heavy HMRC penalties. We handle verification, deductions at the correct rate, and monthly CIS300 returns on your behalf.

Mixed workforce: employees and subbies

Most construction firms pay a mix of PAYE employees and CIS subcontractors. We manage both seamlessly within one payroll run.

Variable site-based hours

Hours change week to week depending on site, project, and weather. We accept rota data in any format and process it accurately every time.

CIS Compliance

Getting CIS wrong is expensive. Getting it right is straightforward with the right bureau.

HMRC issues automatic penalties for late or incorrect CIS300 returns, starting at £100 per return. Subcontractors verified at the wrong rate trigger retrospective liability. We take on the entire CIS compliance process so you face zero risk of these penalties.

Key CIS fact

A subcontractor not registered with HMRC must be deducted at 30%, not 20%. Paying a 30% subbies at 20% creates a tax shortfall that HMRC collects directly from the contractor, with interest.

Everything included for construction and trades businesses.

One fixed monthly fee covers PAYE employees, CIS subcontractors, monthly returns, and full RTI compliance. No per-payslip charges.

  • Monthly CIS300 return filing with HMRC
  • Subcontractor verification at correct deduction rate (0%, 20%, 30%)
  • PAYE employee payroll alongside CIS subbies
  • UTR number management and tracking
  • Weekly and monthly pay cycle support
  • Gross and net payment statements for subbies
  • Pension auto-enrolment for eligible employees
  • Holiday pay calculations for hourly staff
"Sterling handle our CIS returns every month without fail. We went from spending two days on compliance to spending zero, and we have not had a single HMRC penalty since."

Director

Devon Construction Contractor

Locations we serve

Construction Payroll in ExeterConstruction Payroll in TorquayConstruction Payroll in PlymouthConstruction Payroll in BristolConstruction Payroll in TauntonConstruction Payroll in Barnstaple

Ready for compliant construction payroll in the South West?

Book a free 20-minute consultation. We will review your current CIS and payroll setup and provide a transparent fixed quote.