CIS Invoice Template for Glaziers UK
A free, HMRC-compliant CIS invoice template for UK glaziers. Generate and send professional CIS invoices with automatic deduction calculations — no spreadsheets, no manual maths.
📄 Example CIS Invoice — Glazier
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Labour — Glazing and fenestration | £1,500 |
| Materials — Glass units, frames, sealants | 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 Glazier Include?
A CIS invoice for glaziers 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., "Glazing Package — Commercial Office Ground Floor"
- 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 Glazier Work: What You Need to Know
Glazing and fenestration work on construction sites falls within the Construction Industry Scheme. Glaziers working as subcontractors must register with CIS and issue compliant invoices.
Glaziers typically carry out commercial glazing systems, curtain walling, window installation, shopfronts, structural glazing, and rooflights. Common contractors who engage glaziers as subcontractors include main contractors, commercial developers, shopfitting companies, and façade contractors.
CIS Deduction Rates for Glaziers
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 glaziers?
Yes. Glazing is listed as a construction operation under the CIS. Glaziers working as subcontractors for contractors on construction projects are subject to CIS deduction rules.
Does CIS apply to glass supplies?
No. CIS only applies to labour. If you supply and fit glass, separate the materials (glass, frames) from the fitting labour on your invoice. The contractor applies the CIS rate only to the labour element.
Do domestic window replacements fall under CIS?
Generally no. CIS applies to work on construction projects where you are a subcontractor. Direct domestic work for homeowners is typically outside CIS.
Stop Using Spreadsheets — Use FlashBill Instead
Creating CIS invoices manually is time-consuming and easy to get wrong. FlashBill is designed specifically for UK glaziers — 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.