# Guides for UK tradespeople: quotes, CIS and VAT | BrewQuote

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# Guides for UK trades

Quotes, CIS and VAT, explained in plain English.

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### How to write a quote for a trade job

The checklist, plus the 14-day cancellation rules for homeowners.

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### How to show CIS on an invoice

20% and 30% rates, labour vs materials, and a worked example.

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### The VAT reverse charge for construction

When it applies, what to put on the invoice, end users and the 5% disregard.

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### VAT on energy-saving materials

Solar, batteries, heat pumps and insulation: 0% until March 2027, then 5%.

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### The 14-day cancellation rules

When homeowners can cancel, what you must give them, and starting work early.

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### Free CIS and VAT calculator

Work out VAT, reverse charge and the CIS deduction for any invoice.

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### Free quote template (PDF)

A printable quote template with every section a trade quote needs.

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