CIS invoice generator

Built for construction subcontractors. Tag each line as labour or materials and the CIS deduction is worked out automatically — plus the VAT domestic reverse charge when it applies. Everything stays in your browser. For a standard VAT or non-VAT invoice, use the main invoice generator.

Saved on this device only — nothing is uploaded.

Invoice details

Document type

Invoice number *

Invoice date *

Tax point / supply date

Due date

PO number

Currency

Your business

Business name *

Address

Phone

I'm VAT registered

Adds your VAT number below, plus VAT columns and a VAT section.

VAT number

Company number

Logo

Stored on your device only and embedded in the PDF. PNG or JPG, under 1MB.

Bill to (your client)

Client name *

Address

Client VAT number

VAT

Prices include VAT

Invoice type

VAT rounding

CIS (construction)

Apply CIS deduction

Tag each item as labour or materials below — the deduction applies to labour only.

Your CIS status

Domestic reverse charge

Apply domestic reverse charge

Appearance

Template

Brand colour

Items

Item 1

Description *

Qty

Unit price

VAT rate

Type (CIS)

Net: £0.00

Tag every line as labour or materials.

Discount, deposit & payment

Discount

Deposit / amount paid

Receiving a deposit can create a VAT tax point. Check HMRC guidance if unsure.

UK payment details

Account name

Sort code

Account number

Payment terms

Add late-payment interest notice

Notes

Your business name

Invoice

INV-0001

Bill to

Client name

Invoice date: 15/06/2026

Description	Type	Qty	Unit	VAT	Net
—	labour	1	£0.00	20%	£0.00

Net total: £0.00
VAT 20%: £0.00
Total VAT: £0.00
Total: £0.00

How CIS invoicing works

Under the Construction Industry Scheme, contractors deduct tax from the labour part of a subcontractor's payment and pass it to HMRC. Materials and VAT are excluded from the deduction. The rate is 20% if you're registered and verified, 30% if not, or 0% with gross payment status.

The domestic reverse charge

For most VAT-registered B2B construction work, you show the VAT rate and amount but don't add it to the total — your customer accounts for it to HMRC. The tool inserts the required wording for you.

Want the detail? Read the full CIS and reverse charge guide.

Frequently asked questions

How is the CIS deduction calculated?

The deduction applies to the labour element of your invoice only — materials and VAT are excluded. The rate is 20% if you are CIS registered and verified, 30% if not registered, or 0% with gross payment status.

What is the VAT domestic reverse charge?

For most VAT-registered business-to-business construction work, you show the VAT but do not add it to the amount payable. Your customer accounts for the VAT directly to HMRC. The generator adds the required wording automatically.

Do I need to be VAT registered to use CIS?

No. CIS applies whether or not you are VAT registered. The reverse charge only applies to VAT-registered B2B construction work.