Designed specifically for contractors, subcontractors, and construction businesses operating under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). This template helps you create compliant invoices for labor, materials, plant hire, and subcontractor services, including all required CIS deduction details, verification numbers, and VAT treatment. Fully customizable for groundworks, roofing, bricklaying, carpentry, plastering, and all construction trades.
Our CIS Invoice Template includes automatic tax calculations, itemized service rows for different work types (labor, materials, plant, scaffolding), separate sections for CIS deductions (20% standard or 30% higher rate), UTR (Unique Taxpayer Reference) fields, and flexible payment tracking. Whether you operate as a sole trader, limited company, or partnership, this invoice adapts to your construction business. The template supports logo upload, multiple currency formats, clear balance due display, and includes fields for CIS certificate details, verification numbers, retention percentages, and project references.
🏗️ CIS Invoice Builder
📄 Invoice Title
🌍 Currency Settings
🏢 Contractor (Hiring Party) Details
👤 Subcontractor (Your) Information - CIS Details
🏗️ Work & Materials Breakdown
📑 Invoice Details
💰 Labour & Materials Breakdown (CIS)
| Description (Work Type / Materials) | Qty/Hours | Unit Price | VAT | Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6750.00 | |||||
| 7125.00 | |||||
| 3250.00 | |||||
| 675.00 |
💰 Payment & CIS Information
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About CIS Invoice Template
What is a CIS invoice?
A CIS invoice is a billing document used by subcontractors in the UK construction industry under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). It includes details of labour, materials, plant hire, and shows the CIS tax deduction (20% or 30%) that the contractor must deduct and pay to HMRC.
What CIS deduction rates are available?
This template supports three CIS deduction rates: Standard Rate (20%) for registered subcontractors, Higher Rate (30%) for unverified subcontractors, and Zero Rate (0%) for subcontractors with gross payment status from HMRC.
Do I need to include my UTR number on the invoice?
Yes, your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) is required on all CIS invoices. This template includes dedicated fields for UTR, CIS Verification Number, and Verification Date to ensure HMRC compliance.
Are materials subject to CIS deduction?
No, materials are not subject to CIS deduction according to HMRC guidelines. Only labour costs are deductible. This template separates labour from materials, and CIS deduction is calculated on the total including VAT as per standard practice.
Is VAT included in the CIS deduction calculation?
Yes, CIS deductions are calculated on the VAT-inclusive total. For example, if your invoice total including VAT is £10,000, the 20% CIS deduction would be £2,000 deducted from that amount.
Can I use this template if I have gross payment status?
Absolutely! Simply select "Zero Rate (Gross Payment Status)" from the CIS Deduction Rate dropdown. The template will show no CIS deduction, and you'll receive the full payment from your contractor.
What construction trades does this template cover?
This template works for all CIS-covered trades including bricklaying, carpentry, plastering, roofing, groundworks, scaffolding, painting, tiling, electrical work, plumbing, heating installation, demolition, and general building contracting.
Can I save and send this CIS invoice to my contractor?
Yes! Use the "Save as PDF" button to generate a professional PDF invoice that you can email directly to your contractor. The "Print Invoice" button is perfect for physical copies.
Is this CIS invoice template really free?
Yes, completely free! No watermarks, registration, subscription fees, or hidden costs. Use it unlimited times for your construction business as a sole trader, partnership, or limited company.
What happens to the CIS deduction amount?
The contractor deducts the CIS amount from your payment and sends it directly to HMRC. You'll receive the balance. This deduction counts as advance payment toward your Self Assessment tax bill. Keep this invoice for your tax records.