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Self-billing for facilities management & cleaning

Facilities and cleaning firms approve rotas and job sheets themselves โ€” so self-billing lets you invoice each subcontract operative or supplier accurately, every period.

Why self-billing works for facilities management & cleaning

How it works

Under a self-billing agreement, the FM firm prepares the invoice from approved rota and job data, applies VAT where due, sends a copy and pays.

VAT & compliance

Standard UK VAT rules apply to most cleaning and facilities services. Where the work forms part of a construction project it may fall under the CIS reverse charge โ€” Apex Billing supports both, so set the correct treatment per supplier and confirm with your adviser.

This is general information, not tax advice โ€” confirm your own position with your accountant or HMRC.

How Apex Billing helps

Facilities & cleaning โ€” self-billing FAQs

Could the reverse charge apply to some of our work?

It can, where cleaning or FM work forms part of a construction project. Apex Billing supports both standard VAT and the reverse charge; set the correct treatment per supplier and confirm with your adviser.

Can I invoice by site or shift?

Yes. Use multiple line items to itemise sites, shifts or jobs on each self-billed invoice.

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