QuickBooks Online✓ Deal verified 6 October 2026Last updated: October 2026QuickBooks for Construction and CIS Subcontractors UK
Under the Construction Industry Scheme, contractors deduct 20% or 30% from your pay. QuickBooks records each deduction so it comes off your tax bill instead of being forgotten.
A simpler bookkeeping routine
Choose the plan for your business, then keep your records up to date.
- 01
Capture
Save invoices and receipts as you go.
- 02
Review
Check transactions and categories regularly.
- 03
Report
Prepare the returns your business needs.
Recommended for construction & cis
Sole Trader Plus
Sole Trader Plus includes CIS tracking for self employed subcontractors. VAT registered firms, and contractors who pay subcontractors, should look at Simple Start or Plus.
What construction & cis need from QuickBooks
✓ CIS deductions
Record the gross, materials and CIS taken on every payment statement.
✓ Mileage
GPS tracking between sites at HMRC approved rates.
✓ Receipts for materials
Snap merchant receipts on site and match them to card spending.
✓ Job profitability
On Plus, track income and costs per project to see which jobs pay.
Getting your CIS refund right
Many subcontractors overpay because deductions are missing from their Self Assessment. With every CIS statement logged in QuickBooks, the total deducted is ready for your return and any refund is claimed in full.
Limited company subcontractors offset CIS suffered against their PAYE liability through payroll instead.
Domestic reverse charge VAT
VAT registered construction businesses must apply the domestic reverse charge on most CIS work. QuickBooks plans from Simple Start upwards support reverse charge VAT codes.
How to claim the deal
- Click a deal button on this page. No code is needed.
- Select Sole Trader Plus on Intuit's UK pricing page.
- Choose Buy Now, not the free trial, so the 90% discount applies.
Compare every plan on our QuickBooks pricing UK page, see if the free trial or discount saves more, or go straight to today's QuickBooks discount code.
Frequently asked questions
Does QuickBooks handle CIS in the UK?
Yes. It records CIS deductions suffered by subcontractors, and higher plans support contractors managing subcontractor payments.
Which plan is best for a CIS subcontractor?
Sole Trader Plus if you are self employed and not VAT registered. Simple Start if you are VAT registered.
Does it support the reverse charge?
Yes, on plans that file VAT returns, from Simple Start upwards.
Can I track costs per job?
Project profitability is included in the Plus plan.
Is QuickBooks ready for MTD for Income Tax?
Yes, it is HMRC recognised for MTD for Income Tax quarterly updates.
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