CIS Invoice Template for Scaffolders UK
A free, HMRC-compliant CIS invoice template for UK scaffolders. Generate and send professional CIS invoices with automatic deduction calculations — no spreadsheets, no manual maths.
📄 Example CIS Invoice — Scaffolder
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Labour — Scaffolding erection and dismantling | £2,000 |
| Materials — Scaffold hire (if applicable) | 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 Scaffolder Include?
A CIS invoice for scaffolders 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., "Full Scaffolding Package — 3-Storey Extension"
- 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 Scaffolder Work: What You Need to Know
Scaffolding work on construction sites is included in the Construction Industry Scheme. Scaffolding companies and self-employed scaffolders acting as subcontractors must issue CIS-compliant invoices.
Scaffolders typically carry out tube and fitting scaffolding, system scaffold, mobile towers, crash decks, temporary roofs, and specialist access solutions. Common contractors who engage scaffolders as subcontractors include main contractors, housebuilders, roofing contractors, refurbishment companies, and industrial maintenance firms.
CIS Deduction Rates for Scaffolders
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 scaffolding fall under CIS?
Yes. The erection, alteration, or dismantling of scaffolding in connection with a construction operation is included in the Construction Industry Scheme. Scaffolding subcontractors must register with CIS.
Does CIS apply to scaffold hire separately?
CIS applies to the labour element (erection and dismantling). Scaffold hire charges for the equipment itself may be treated as materials. Always separate labour from materials/equipment on your invoice.
What if I both hire and erect the scaffold?
If you provide a full package (supply and erect), split the invoice into labour (erection/dismantling) and equipment hire. CIS deductions apply only to the labour element.
Stop Using Spreadsheets — Use FlashBill Instead
Creating CIS invoices manually is time-consuming and easy to get wrong. FlashBill is designed specifically for UK scaffolders — 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.