With the Sage 50 CIS v2 module it's easy to process CIS. Let's look at what it does:

• Verify subcontractors' CIS details online with HMRC
• Apply the correct deduction rates to payments
• Submit HMRC CIS Returns online
• Make corrections and resubmit amended returns

This module is available to purchase and is not supplied with the standard software. Once you've purchased a Sage 50 CIS v2 module subscription, you need to activate the module within Sage 50 Accounts. The CIS module is available for £11 per month plus VAT.

If you are activating it for the first time, follow the steps below. If you have the older CIS module, follow these alternative steps to upgrade that module to CIS v2.

If you haven't already done so, you must also register as a contractor with HMRC.

 TIP: For these steps we recommend to have your Sage 50 CIS serial number and activation key at hand, which you can find on the email you received when you purchased the CIS module, or by logging into My Sage.

NOTE: To activate the CIS module you must be connected to the Internet.

1. On the menu bar, click File then click Back up and take a backup of your data.
2. On the menu bar, click Tools, point to Activation then click Enable Construction Industry Scheme.
3. Click Next. If you want to you can change the default nominal codes.
4. Click Next, then enter your company details. View details >

   Name	Description
   Status	Click the type of business you operate.
   Unique Tax Ref	Sometimes referred to as UTR, this is supplied by HMRC and you can find it on your CIS23, CIS24 or CIS25 voucher. It's the first ten digits of the tax reference on the bottom left of the voucher.
   Employer's PAYE Ref	The PAYE Reference is sometimes referred to as EMPREF. It's supplied by HMRC and you can find it on the front of your contractor payment booklet. It comprises a 3 digit office reference, a forward slash and up to ten characters or numbers, for example, 913/WZ51258.
   Accounts Office Ref	Sometimes referred to as AoREF, this is supplied by HMRC. You can find it on your P30B paying-in book or the letter issued in its place. It comprises a tax office number of up to three digits, including leading zeros where necessary, followed by the letter P and another letter. Finally there's a series of eight numbers. For example, 131PE00045678 or 001PF23456789.

   
   

   
   

5. Click Next, then enter your e-submission details.
   
    TIP: In User and Password enter your Government Gateway User ID and password.
   
   
6. Click Next, then if prompted, enter your Sage 50 CIS serial number and activation key.
7. Click Next, then if prompted, enter your Sage account number and click OK.
   
    TIP: You can find your account number, Sage 50 CIS serial number and activation key on the email you received when you purchased the CIS module, or by logging into My Sage.
   
   
8. Click Continue, then click Finish.
9. To check your CIS module is activated, on the menu bar, click Help then click About. Under Features Enabled, check that CIS v2 shows Yes.

To change these details at any time, on the menu bar click Settings, then click Company Preferences then click CIS.

 NOTE: If you access your data from more than one computer across a network or via Remote Data Access (formerly Sage Drive), you must activate the CIS module on each computer before you enter subcontractor transactions.

Next Steps

Once you activate the Sage 50 CIS v2 module on each computer, you can set up and verify your subcontractor records.

To find out more about the CIS v2 module visit the CIS Help Centre.