CIS Invoice Template for Plasterers UK
A free, HMRC-compliant CIS invoice template for UK plasterers. Generate and send professional CIS invoices with automatic deduction calculations — no spreadsheets, no manual maths.
📄 Example CIS Invoice — Plasterer
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Labour — Plastering and rendering | £800 |
| Materials — Plaster, beads, bonding | 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 Plasterer Include?
A CIS invoice for plasterers 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., "Skim Plaster — 8-Unit Apartment Block, All Rooms"
- 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 Plasterer Work: What You Need to Know
Plastering and rendering fall under the Construction Industry Scheme. Plasterers working as subcontractors must issue invoices with the correct CIS deduction.
Plasterers typically carry out skim plastering, dry lining, external render, insulated render systems (EWI), pebbledash, and cornice work. Common contractors who engage plasterers as subcontractors include house builders, main contractors, refurbishment specialists, and social housing contractors.
CIS Deduction Rates for Plasterers
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
Do plasterers have to use CIS?
Yes. Plastering is a CIS trade. If you work as a subcontractor doing plastering or rendering on a construction project, CIS deductions apply to your labour payments.
How does the CIS deduction affect my tax?
CIS deductions are not additional tax — they are advance payments of your income tax and National Insurance. You reclaim any overpayment through your Self Assessment tax return at year end.
Does dry lining count as plastering for CIS?
Yes. Dry lining (plasterboard installation) is included within the plastering trade for CIS purposes. CIS deductions apply to dry lining subcontractor payments in the same way.
Stop Using Spreadsheets — Use FlashBill Instead
Creating CIS invoices manually is time-consuming and easy to get wrong. FlashBill is designed specifically for UK plasterers — 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.