HMRC has confirmed that from 1st March 2025, traffic management services will be within scope of CIS when supplied to a contractor carrying out construction operations. This inclusion is because these services are preparatory or integral to those construction operations.

The new guidance clarifies that traffic management services will be treated similarly to scaffolding – while not a construction operation in itself, it falls within CIS scope when needed for construction work to take place.

The change is supported by Section 74(2)(f) of the Finance Act 2004, which covers operations "integral to, preparatory to, or completing" construction activities.

It’s worth noting that equipment delivery alone and traffic management for events like festivals stay outside CIS scope.

Helping Traffic Management Firms Stay Compliant

Ian Anfield, Managing Director of Hudson said: ‘We are now supporting more traffic management companies in response to these new rules. Whatever the shape of your workforce, we can help you stay compliant – with the added protection of indemnification.”

Why Hudson?

We are the industry’s leading provider of CIS compliance services, engaging more operatives through CIS than anyone else.

Founded in 1996, we’ve spent nearly three decades helping construction firms navigate the ever-changing complexities of CIS so they can focus on growing their businesses.

Call our friendly team on 01262 401040 or send us a message for a callback at a convenient time for you.