HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched a new helpline and an interactive online employment status indicator to provide comprehensive assistance to the construction industry in advance of
the introduction of the new Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
The new construction industry scheme will be introduced from April 2007. This is twelve months later than the previous publicised date, and allows the construction industry additional time to prepare for
the new scheme.
The helpline - 0845 366 7899 - uses a new tool to help contractors and subcontractors determine employment status. The Employment Status Indicator (ESI) is a computer-based interactive tool which helps determine the status of those engaged by customers to find out whether they are employed or self-employed. The new ESI tool can also be accessed directly online:
www.hmrc.gov.uk/employment-status
