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- Acorn Painting & Decorating Ltd
Acorn Painting & Decorating Ltd
- Company number
- 08311637
- Incorporated
- 28 Nov 201213 years trading
- Registered office
- 131 Jackfield Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 6EU
- Nature of business
- Painting
Acorn Painting & Decorating Ltd is a 13-year-old private limited company registered in Skelmersdale, company number 08311637, one of 7 painting and decorating companies in Skelmersdale. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 29 September 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 29 December 2026 is due at HMRC on 29 December 2027.
Key dates
Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.
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Finances
From each year's balance sheet filed at Companies House. Small companies do not have to publish turnover or profit, so these are balance sheet figures.
- Net assets up £32K (+829.6%) on the year before, to £36K.
- Net assets rose in 6 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £98K against £58K owed within a year: 1.7 times cover.
- 6 employees on average, up from 5 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2016 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £36K | £98K | £58K | 6 | |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £3,899 | £111K | £96K | 5 | |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £21K | £71K | £133K | £99K | 5 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £9,672 | £20K | £157K | £127K | 5 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £2,233 | £160K | £124K | 5 | |
| 31 Dec 2020 | £1,364 | £12K | £199K | £163K | 3 |
| 31 Dec 2019 | £1,902 | £29 | £121K | £116K | 4 |
| 31 Dec 2018 | £15K | £12K | £112K | £104K | 2 |
| 31 Dec 2017 | £11K | £11K | £125K | £115K | 2 |
| 31 Dec 2016 | £2,541 | £96K | £21K |
Where Acorn Painting & Decorating Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Skelmersdale (WN8), in the West Lancashire local authority area, North West. Show WN8 6EU on a map.
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What happens if Acorn Painting & Decorating Ltd files late
Companies House charges an automatic penalty the day after the deadline, and it rises the longer the accounts are late. These are the dates for this company's accounts due on 29 September 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 30 Sep 2027 to 29 Oct 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 30 Oct 2027 to 29 Dec 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 30 Dec 2027 to 29 Mar 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 30 Mar 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 30 Dec 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 29 Mar 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 29 Jun 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 29 Dec 2028 | another 10% of any unpaid tax |
For returns filed on or after 1 April 2026. Late three times in a row and the £200 penalties become £1,000 each.
Company details
As held on the Companies House register.
- Company number
- 08311637
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 28 November 2012 (13 years ago)
- Registered office
- 131 Jackfield Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 6EU
- Nature of business
- Painting (SIC 43341)
- Year end
- 29 December (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 December 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 12 December 2025
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 1 registered
Filing notes for painting and decorating companies
Decorating companies are usually labour-based micro-entities working for homeowners and contractors, some of it under CIS.
Similar companies in Skelmersdale
Other active painting and decorating companies registered in Skelmersdale.
- Empire Painting&Decorating Ltd2025
- K Smith Maintenance Ltd2025
- Kruiz Access Limited2026
- Matthew Valentine Decorating Services Limited2013
- Merdchan Limited2024
- RK Painting Limited2025
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Frequently asked questions
When are Acorn Painting & Decorating Ltd's accounts due?
Acorn Painting & Decorating Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 29 September 2027 (in 350 days), covering the period to 29 December 2026.
When is Acorn Painting & Decorating Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 29 December 2026 is due at HMRC by 29 December 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 30 September 2027.
Is Acorn Painting & Decorating Ltd still trading?
Acorn Painting & Decorating Ltd is listed as active on the Companies House register as of 1 Oct 2026. Active means it has not been dissolved or entered insolvency; it does not show whether it is currently taking on work.
What does Acorn Painting & Decorating Ltd do?
Acorn Painting & Decorating Ltd is registered under Painting (SIC 43341).
How old is Acorn Painting & Decorating Ltd?
Acorn Painting & Decorating Ltd was incorporated on 28 November 2012, 13 years ago.
What is the penalty if Acorn Painting & Decorating Ltd files its accounts late?
Companies House charges £150 if the accounts are up to 1 month late, £375 up to 3 months, £750 up to 6 months and £1,500 after that, doubled if the previous year's accounts were also late. HMRC charges £200 for a CT600 filed a day late and another £200 at 3 months.
Official records
View Acorn Painting & Decorating Ltd on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026). Deadlines are worked out from the register and assume a standard accounting period; a change of year end or a short period moves them. This page is general information, not tax or accountancy advice.