The key issues
VAT: rates and reverse charge
Several VAT rates on works, and reverse charge in subcontracting: errors are costly.
Profitability by site
Tracking hours, purchases and margin per site helps adjust quotes. This analytical follow-up is set up on request, tailored, as an additional service.
Work in progress and progress billing
Deposits, progress statements and retentions: the accounts must reflect the real progress of each site.
Cash and payment times
Materials paid upfront, clients paying later, retentions: a cash plan avoids being caught out.
What we can take care of, à la carte
Accounting and tax
- Bookkeeping or review, annual accounts, tax return
- VAT returns, checks on rates and reverse charge
- Valuation of work in progress at year end
- Margin analysis by site, on request
Payroll
- Payroll under the construction collective agreements
- Paid leave through the construction leave fund, bad weather
- Hiring, apprentices, temporary staff
Growth
- Cash plan and working capital, on request
- Forecast for the bank or an investment (vehicles, equipment), on request
Your goals, our answers
“I want to know which sites make money”
On request and tailored, as an additional service: margin tracking by site (materials, hours, subcontracting).
“I want secure VAT”
Checks on rates, reverse charge and certificates for each type of works.
“I want to anticipate my cash”
On request and on quotation, a cash plan updated at the frequency you choose: the more frequent the updates, the higher the budget.
Frequently asked questions
Which VAT rate applies to renovation works?
It depends on the type of works and the property: reduced rates exist for some housing works, under conditions and with supporting certificates. We check each case.
How does reverse charge work in subcontracting?
The subcontractor invoices without VAT; the main contractor self-assesses it. The invoice must carry specific wording.
Does paid leave work differently in construction?
Yes: leave is paid by a dedicated construction leave fund, to which the company contributes.
How should I prepare for e-invoicing?
Receiving e-invoices has been mandatory since September 2026; issuing them depends on company size. Read our article
Is ten-year liability insurance (décennale) mandatory?
For most construction trades, yes: it must be taken out before starting works, and its cost should be included in your prices.