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- Painters and decorators
- Ongar
- Ama Decorating Limited
Ama Decorating Limited
- Company number
- 09331791
- Incorporated
- 28 Nov 201411 years trading
- Registered office
- Berwick Cottage, Abbess Roding, Ongar, CM5 0JS
- Nature of business
- Painting
Ama Decorating Limited is a 11-year-old private limited company registered in Ongar, company number 09331791, one of the UK's painting and decorating companies. Companies House shows its accounts as overdue: they were due on 31 March 2026.
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 down £190K (-200%) on the year before, to -£95K.
- Net assets rose in 3 of 8 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £1,281 against £67K owed within a year: 0.0 times cover.
- 1 employee on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 9 years, 2015 to 2024.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2024 | -£95K | £1,279 | £1,281 | £67K | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £95K | £1,279 | £67K | 1 | |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £95K | £1,279 | £67K | 0 | |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £43K | £25K | £42K | 0 | |
| 31 Mar 2020 | -£31K | £12K | £51K | 0 | |
| 30 Nov 2018 | £11K | £22K | £9,289 | ||
| 30 Nov 2017 | £36K | £54K | £16K | ||
| 30 Nov 2016 | £44K | £68K | £20K | ||
| 30 Nov 2015 | £42K | £81K | £81K | £37K |
Where Ama Decorating Limited is registered
The registered office is in Ongar (CM5), in the Epping Forest local authority area, East of England. Show CM5 0JS on a map.
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What happens if Ama Decorating Limited files late
If the accounts reach Companies House today, the late filing penalty is £1,500 (£3,000 if last year's accounts were also late). It rises at each step below.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Apr 2026 to 30 Apr 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 May 2026 to 30 Jun 2026 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Sep 2026 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Oct 2026 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jul 2026 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Sep 2026 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Dec 2026 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Jun 2027 | 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
- 09331791
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 28 November 2014 (11 years ago)
- Registered office
- Berwick Cottage, Abbess Roding, Ongar, CM5 0JS
- Nature of business
- Painting (SIC 43341)
- Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 13 December 2025
- Previous names
- M & L Southeast Limited (until 10 Apr 2026)
Guardian Services South East Limited (until 20 Jul 2022)
M & L Southeast Limited (until 30 Jan 2021)
M & L Southeast Decorating Ltd (until 11 Dec 2018)
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.
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Frequently asked questions
When are Ama Decorating Limited's accounts due?
Ama Decorating Limited's accounts were due at Companies House on 31 March 2026 and the register shows them as overdue.
When is Ama Decorating Limited's CT600 due?
The first accounts cover more than 12 months, so there are two Company Tax Returns: one for the 12 months to 31 March 2025, due by 31 March 2026, and one for the period to 30 June 2025, due by 30 June 2026. Corporation tax is payable 9 months and 1 day after the end of each.
Is Ama Decorating Limited still trading?
Ama Decorating Limited is listed as active on the Companies House register (checked 12 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 Ama Decorating Limited do?
Ama Decorating Limited is registered under Painting (SIC 43341).
How old is Ama Decorating Limited?
Ama Decorating Limited was incorporated on 28 November 2014, 11 years ago.
What is the penalty if Ama Decorating Limited 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 Ama Decorating Limited on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026, rechecked 12 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.