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Course Description

Practical Guidance on RCT, Payroll and Construction Tax Compliance.

Construction Tax Compliance is a practical one-day training course designed for construction employers, finance teams, payroll professionals, HR managers and project leaders responsible for managing tax compliance across construction projects. Learn how to meet Irish Revenue requirements, correctly manage subcontractors, understand Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT), payroll obligations, internationally mobile workers and reduce costly tax compliance risks.
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By the end of the course participants will be able to:

Identify the main tax compliance obligations affecting construction workforce arrangements.
Distinguish between employees, subcontractors and agency workers from a tax perspective.
Understand the practical operation of RCT in construction projects.
Recognise the tax issues associated with visiting engineers and internationally mobile workers.
Implement practical controls to reduce tax and payroll compliance risk.
Better prepare their organisation for Revenue reviews and audits.

Course Topics

Current compliance challenges in the construction sector
Construction Workforce Tax Compliance Fundamentals
Irish employment tax obligations
Understanding PAYE, USC and PRSI responsibilities
Common compliance issues on construction sites
Documentation and record-keeping expectations
Employees, Agency Workers and Subcontractors
Key tax risks arising from worker misclassification
Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT) – Practical Construction Issues
Visiting Engineers and International Construction Staff
Managing Tax Risk on Construction Projects

Who Should Attend

This course will be highly beneficial to construction company directors and business owners, finance managers and financial controllers, payroll professionals, HR Managers, construction project managers, site managers, operations, procurement and subcontractor teams, compliance and risk managers, labour supply recruitment specialists to name just a few.

Certification

On completion of this one-day training course, you will receive your Certificate of Attendance. Please note certificates are issued at the close of the training course to participants on completion of the course.

This course may qualify for CPD points. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

Cost

An ‘Early Bird’ discounted rate of €545 is currently available. This training course normal rate is €645. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY BIRD RATE CLOSES 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO COURSE DATE. The course cost includes all course documentation and Certificate of Attendance.

Commonly Asked Questions

What is Construction Tax Compliance?

Construction Tax Compliance involves meeting Irish Revenue requirements for payroll, Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT), employment taxes and worker classification. Organisations must ensure employees, subcontractors and agency workers are taxed correctly while maintaining accurate records.

What is Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT)?

Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT) is a withholding tax that applies to certain construction, forestry and meat processing contracts in Ireland. This course explains how RCT operates, common compliance mistakes and employer responsibilities.

Who should attend this Construction Tax Compliance course?

The course is suitable for finance managers, payroll professionals, HR managers, construction directors, project managers, subcontractor managers, procurement teams and business owners working within the Irish construction sector.

What tax topics are covered?

The course covers RCT, PAYE, USC, PRSI, worker classification, subcontractor tax obligations, payroll compliance, mobile workers, Revenue requirements and practical tax risk management.

Why is tax compliance important in construction?

Construction projects often involve subcontractors, temporary workers and international labour. Failure to comply with Irish tax legislation can lead to Revenue audits, financial penalties, interest charges and reputational damage.

Does the course cover internationally mobile workers?

Yes. The course explains the tax considerations for visiting engineers, overseas workers and internationally mobile employees working on construction projects in Ireland.