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222001000101303
Last Modified Date:
Tue Aug 11 14:54:14 UTC 2026
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Set up a contact as a contractor for CIS
Description

Before deducting CIS and VAT reverse charge from contractor invoices, ensure you've set up CIS for your business.

You'll then need to set up the contractors customer record.

NOTE:

You can only create CIS contractor records with a UK address and a currency of pound sterling (GBP).  

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Resolution

Set up a Customer contact as a contractor

  1. From Contacts, select Customers, then New Customer.
  2. Fill in the relevant information for the contractor. Follow our guide on how to create a supplier.
  3. On the CIS tab tick-Registered contractor in the CIS scheme.
  4. Before selecting Save select the Account Details tab.
  5. Set the Account Default to CIS Labour Expense.
  6. If applicable, enter the contractors VAT Number and tick VAT Reverse Charge. 
  7. Review the information and then select Save.

NOTE:

You can't disable a contact for CIS once it's set up. You can still process non-CIS invoices by using different ledger codes.

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