Policy paper

Changes to tackle Construction Industry Scheme abuse

This measure introduces a number of amendments to the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Published: 12 November 2020
• Last updated: 26 March 2021 — See all updates

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Changes to tackle Construction Industry Scheme abuse

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These changes are designed to tackle abuse of the CIS rules, to make sure:

• the same rules apply to all those operating within construction
• CIS applies fairly to everyone who is liable
• HMRC can act quickly when rules are being broken

Read the Tackling Construction Industry Scheme abuse consultation and summary of responses.

Published 12 November 2020
Last updated 26 March 2021 + show all updates

1. 26 March 2021

   The exchequer impacts in the policy paper 'Changes to tackle Construction Industry Scheme abuse' have been updated.

2. 25 March 2021

   Updated Exchequer impact table with values for years 2020 to 2021 to 2025 to 2026.

3. 12 November 2020

   First published.