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- Arque Ltd
Arque Ltd
- Company number
- 05130013
- Incorporated
- 17 May 200422 years trading
- Registered office
- Arque Marsh Road, Lords Meadow Industrial Estate, Crediton, Devon, EX17 1EU
- Nature of business
- Development of building projects
Arque Ltd is a 22-year-old private limited company registered in Crediton, company number 05130013, one of 30 property development companies in Crediton. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 28 February 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 May 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 May 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 £131K (+22.2%) on the year before, to £720K.
- Net assets rose in 9 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £4.7M against £4.2M owed within a year: 1.1 times cover.
- 34 employees on average, up from 33 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 May 2025 | £720K | £2.9M | £4.7M | £4.2M | 34 |
| 31 May 2024 | £589K | £1.6M | £3.6M | £3.1M | 33 |
| 31 May 2023 | £342K | £1.3M | £3.4M | £3.2M | 29 |
| 31 May 2022 | £271K | £1.4M | £2.5M | £2.3M | 25 |
| 31 May 2021 | £194K | £331K | £968K | £852K | 23 |
| 31 May 2020 | £184K | £283K | £584K | £475K | 20 |
| 31 May 2019 | £155K | £170K | £712K | £635K | 18 |
| 31 May 2018 | £108K | £127K | £551K | £519K | 15 |
| 31 May 2017 | £97K | £55K | £408K | £359K | 12 |
| 31 May 2016 | £63K | £26K | £366K | £342K |
Public contracts won
Arque Ltd has 20 public sector contract awards on record; the ones with their own published value total £8M, from 2020 to 2026. Source: Contracts Finder and Find a Tender award notices.
Awards by year
Main buyers
- NHS Property Services Limited7 awards
- Somerset Council3 awards
- Torridge District Council2 awards
- Exeter City Council2 awards
- Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service2 awards
| Buyer | Contract | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Council | Herne View STEM Building Refurb | £495K | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Torridge District Council | Holsworthy Manor Offices Modernisation | £449K | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Bideford Town Council | Bideford Pannier Market Modernisation on behalf of Bideford Town Council | £1.4M | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Somerset Council | Lyngford Park Construction Fees | £223K | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Exeter City Council | Alphington Comm Centre, Exeter | £77K | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Somerset Council | Somerset Bridge Construction Works | £54K | 30 Mar 2026 |
| NHS Property Services Limited | Window replacement works | £120K | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Exeter City Council | Repair works. Display cases | £37K | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Torridge District Council | Portable Cabins Replacement | £110K | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service | Greenbank Fire Station - Dignity at Work Internal Refurbishment | £172K | 3 Oct 2024 |
Showing the 10 most recent of 20.
Where Arque Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Crediton (EX17), in the Mid Devon local authority area, South West. Show EX17 1EU on a map.
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What happens if Arque 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 28 February 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Apr 2027 to 31 May 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jun 2027 to 31 Aug 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Sep 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jun 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Aug 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Nov 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 May 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
- 05130013
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 17 May 2004 (22 years ago)
- Registered office
- Arque Marsh Road, Lords Meadow Industrial Estate, Crediton, Devon, EX17 1EU
- Nature of business
- Development of building projects (SIC 41100)
- Year end
- 31 May (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 May 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 25 May 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 2 registered
Filing notes for property development companies
Many property development companies are single-project vehicles. Stock of land and buildings sits on the balance sheet as work in progress until sale, and a company that has finished its project may become dormant rather than close.
Similar companies in Crediton
Other active property development companies registered in Crediton.
- Atlas Construction SW Limited2023
- Back to Square One Ltd2025
- Beechlea Developers Limited2021
- Broadbridge Properties Ltd2018
- Bryant Quality Building Limited2007
- C&V Woods Ltd2025
- Chasename Limited1990
- Colin J Brown Limited2016
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Frequently asked questions
When are Arque Ltd's accounts due?
Arque Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 28 February 2027 (in 139 days), covering the period to 31 May 2026.
When is Arque Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 May 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 May 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 March 2027.
Is Arque Ltd still trading?
Arque 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 Arque Ltd do?
Arque Ltd is registered under Development of building projects (SIC 41100).
How old is Arque Ltd?
Arque Ltd was incorporated on 17 May 2004, 22 years ago.
Has Arque Ltd won public sector contracts?
Yes. Arque Ltd has 20 contract awards from public bodies on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender (those with their own published value total £8M), most recently from Somerset Council.
What is the penalty if Arque 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 Arque 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.