CIS Invoice Template for Carpenters UK
A free, HMRC-compliant CIS invoice template for UK carpenters. Generate and send professional CIS invoices with automatic deduction calculations — no spreadsheets, no manual maths.
📄 Example CIS Invoice — Carpenter
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Labour — Carpentry and joinery | £900 |
| Materials — Timber, fixings, insulation | Variable |
| CIS Deduction (20% on labour) | −£XX.XX |
| Amount Due | £XXX.XX |
FlashBill creates this invoice automatically.
Enter your labour and materials, select your CIS rate — FlashBill calculates the deduction and generates a professional PDF. Free to start.
What Should a CIS Invoice for a Carpenter Include?
A CIS invoice for carpenters must meet HMRC's requirements. Here's what every CIS invoice must show:
- Your name and address (or business name)
- Your UTR number (10-digit Unique Taxpayer Reference)
- Invoice number (sequential, for your records)
- Invoice date and payment due date
- Description of work — e.g., "First Fix Carpentry — 10-Unit Residential Development"
- Labour amount separately from materials
- CIS deduction rate and amount (20%, 30%, or 0%)
- Net payable amount (what the contractor actually pays you)
- VAT number and VAT amount (if VAT registered)
CIS and Carpenter Work: What You Need to Know
Carpentry and joinery on construction projects falls within the Construction Industry Scheme. Carpenters working as subcontractors on building sites must issue CIS-compliant invoices.
Carpenters typically carry out first and second fix carpentry, structural timber framing, stud partitions, roof timbers, door and window fitting, skirting, architrave, and bespoke joinery. Common contractors who engage carpenters as subcontractors include house builders, main contractors, joinery companies, commercial fit-out firms, and renovation contractors.
CIS Deduction Rates for Carpenters
The deduction rate applied to your labour payments depends on your CIS registration status:
- 0% — Gross payment status (you've applied and been approved by HMRC)
- 20% — Registered CIS subcontractor (standard rate)
- 30% — Unregistered subcontractor (higher rate — register to reduce this)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does CIS apply to carpentry work?
Yes. Carpentry and joinery on construction projects is included in the Construction Industry Scheme. You must register as a CIS subcontractor and ensure your invoices show the correct deduction.
What if I supply materials and labour as a carpenter?
Only the labour element of your invoice is subject to CIS deduction. Clearly separate labour and materials on your invoice so the contractor can calculate the correct deduction amount.
Can I charge VAT as a carpenter?
Yes, if you are VAT registered. If your work is for a VAT-registered contractor on a construction project, the Domestic Reverse Charge may apply — check with your accountant.
Stop Using Spreadsheets — Use FlashBill Instead
Creating CIS invoices manually is time-consuming and easy to get wrong. FlashBill is designed specifically for UK carpenters — enter your job details, select your CIS rate, and the invoice is calculated and formatted correctly in seconds. Send it by email or share a payment link directly.