Virgo Associates

Virgo Associates, based in Bedford has been providing expert advice and accountancy services to the construction sector.

At Virgo Associates we are experts in property and construction, which can be a complicated industry to operate in.

We have experience in dealing with numerous contractors within Bedford and across the UK, providing taxation advice specifically regarding the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).

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There can be numerous trades involved in construction, which include:

  • Bricklayers
  • Carpenters
  • Demolition and dismantling
  • Electricians
  • Groundworkers
  • Plumbers

It is important to note that CIS rules still apply even if your business is based outside the UK, but you carry our construction work as a contractor or subcontractor in the UK.

Talk to our team to find out how we can help you with CIS and let us take the hassle away from you.

We can help you with:

  • HMRC registration
  • Ontime payments within CIS and avoid penalties
  • Keep you accounts in order
  • Updating you with any changes to CIS

Virgo Associates support the following sectors.

Charities

Our team will provide the insight and expertise you need, whether that is with tax, VAT, compliance or one of the many other challenges you face, we can help. We will make sure you receive the best service possible, allowing you to minimise risk and ensure you are complying with all regulations.

Property & Landlords

We can help advise across any taxation, legislative and contracting issues that occur.

Construction

We have experience in dealing with numerous contractors within Bedford and across the UK, providing taxation advice specifically regarding the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).

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