Author: Björgvin Vigfússon

Subcontractor Verification (CIS) for Developers: Rates, DRC & Penalties [UK 2025/26]. Learn exactly when and how to verify subcontractors under CIS, apply 0%/20%/30% correctly, handle VAT DRC, avoid penalties, and streamline CIS returns in Xero/QuickBooks/Sage.

Developers: Are You a Contractor Under CIS? (Mainstream vs Deemed, Deadlines & GPS). UK property developers: find out if you’re a CIS contractor (mainstream or deemed), what to do next (verify subs, 0/20/30% rates), deadlines (19th/22nd), penalties, VAT reverse charge, and whether to apply for Gross Payment Status with GOV.UK guidance linked.

Prospective Receipts (CIS): How New or Fast-Growing Contractors Qualify for Gross Payment Status (UK 2025/26). Plain-English guide to the CIS Prospective Receipts route for Gross Payment Status: what counts, evidence HMRC expects, the 2024 VAT compliance change, a cashflow example, and practical next steps.

CIS Invoice Anatomy (UK 2025/26): Labour vs Materials, Reverse Charge & Worked Examples.

Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) Explained: 2025/26 Guide for Property Developers. Who CIS applies to, 20%/30% rates, deadlines (19th/22nd), verification, statements, mistakes and VAT reverse charge, built for UK property developers (2025/26).

DIY vs Outsourced Bookkeeping (UK 2025/26): Costs, Risks & When to Switch. Not sure whether to DIY or outsource your bookkeeping? Compare time cost, software, compliance risks and growth impact. Includes MTD, VAT, and PAYE rules (UK 2025/26) with GOV.UK sources.

NIC, PAYE & Pension Costs (UK 2025/26): Employer Rates, Thresholds & Deadlines. See 2025/26 UK employer costs at a glance: Employer NIC 15%, ST £5,000, PAYE due by the 22nd, Class 1A/1B at 15%, auto-enrolment 3% on QE. With GOV.UK sources.

Outsourced Bookkeeping + Month‑End Review Plan (UK 2025/26): What’s Included, Costs & Compliance A They Ask, You Answer guide for UK SMEs (5–30+ staff). See exactly what outsourced bookkeeping includes, how month‑end review works, what it costs, and the key GOV.UK deadlines you must hit.

Employment Allowance Explained (UK 2025/26): Eligibility, EPS Claim & £10,500 Savings. Cut employer NI by up to £10,500 in 2025/26. See who qualifies, how to claim EA via EPS/Basic PAYE Tools, and how to maximise cashflow under the 15% rate.

Payroll Services UK (2025/26): What’s Included, Costs & Key Dates. Outsourcing payroll in the UK for 2025/26? See what’s included, typical costs per payslip, PAYE/RTI deadlines, auto-enrolment duties, and how to stay compliant.