CITB Levy (Construction Industry Training Board)

Most companies operating within the construction industry will at some point come across the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and the CITB levy. The levy has been the subject of much controversy due to significant changes in recent years. This includes the CITB’s power to levy companies that were previously outside its scope. As a result of the CITB’s approach to levy simplification, many companies will now see an increase in their annual levy assessment.

Chartergates can guide you through these changes and advise you on the best course of action to help minimise the impact on your business.

Recent Changes and Their Impact

According to the CITB, employment agencies and other intermediaries now fall within the scope of the levy and can no longer offset labour-only payments against their levy. This change will increase costs to such businesses, making it vital to stay ahead of the curve.

Chartergates provides compliant, tailored advice on the CITB levy for employment agencies and intermediaries, helping you manage these new obligations.

Who Falls Within the Scope of the Levy?

The levy only applies to employers who operate wholly or mainly within the construction industry. However, receiving a levy assessment does not automatically mean you should have been levied. If you have more than one establishment, it may be the case that not all of them fall within the levy’s scope.

Chartergates can conduct a full review of your business, determine whether you fall within the scope of the levy, and challenge the CITB on your behalf where the levy assessment is inaccurate or excessive.

Reviewing and Challenging Levy Assessments

If your levy assessment appears excessive compared to previous years, Chartergates can challenge the CITB on your behalf. We review your business, levy return, and assessment to determine the correct levy amount.

If the assessment is higher than it should be, we will ensure the CITB issues a revised levy assessment that accurately reflects the correct amount due.

Ongoing Support and Representation with the CITB

As well as representing you in disputes, Chartergates provides continuous support from the outset until the matter is resolved. We can attend meetings with the CITB on your behalf to resolve disputes as efficiently as possible, minimising disruption to your business.

Escalating to the Employment Tribunal

If no resolution is achieved by challenging the CITB informally, Chartergates can escalate the matter to the Employment Tribunal. We will make the claim on your behalf, represent you at the Tribunal, and support you throughout the litigation process.

Our goal is always to ensure you are levied correctly and fairly.

Fixed Fee Services and How to Get in Touch

If you would like more information about our CITB levy services, please contact us. To ensure certainty from the outset, we provide all advice and services on a fixed fee basis.