Construction Industry Scheme - CIS8500

Scheme compliance: misuse of documents: introduction

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INTRODUCTION

This paragraph serves as an introductory overview on misuse of documents issued in connection with the Construction Industry Scheme. For more detailed information use the above links to the information menu or the action guide menu.

'Misuse' means

  • the fraudulent use of CIS certificates, Registration Cards and vouchers by unauthorised persons
  • the continued use of CIS certificates, Registration Cards and vouchers by their original holders after the certificate or Registration Card has been cancelled or has expired
(This text has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

There are many features in the CIS system which may inhibit old patterns of misuse. But it is to be expected that those intent on evading their tax obligations will attempt to develop new methods of evasion. (This text has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

The main tool in detecting document misuse will be the evaluation of voucher exception reports. Some exception reports for vouchers will be directed to Network Offices for action where the EHU or local recovery unit is unable to resolve the matter. Where these are received you should refer to CIS8100 onwards.

This module is limited to providing guidance about

  • misuse affecting certificates, Registration Cards and vouchers
  • dealing with informants
  • dealing with contractors enquiring about the validity of certificates
  • Revenue offices involved in policing the CIS system

Further guidance will be issued when operating patterns have been settled following the initial assessment period.

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