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- Austin James Contracting Limited
Austin James Contracting Limited
- Company number
- 11256570
- Incorporated
- 15 Mar 20188 years trading
- Registered office
- Paddock Business Centre, Paddock Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 9PL
- Nature of business
- Demolition; Site preparation; Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.
Austin James Contracting Limited is a 8-year-old private limited company registered in Skelmersdale, company number 11256570, one of the UK's groundworks and demolition companies. Companies House shows its accounts as overdue: they were due on 30 September 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 £60K (-58.5%) on the year before, to £43K.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 6 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £241K against £198K owed within a year: 1.2 times cover.
- 8 employees on average, down from 13 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 7 years, 2018 to 2024.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2024 | £43K | £32K | £241K | £198K | 8 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £103K | £48K | £454K | £351K | 13 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £29K | £95K | £270K | £215K | 13 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £24K | £25K | £112K | £90K | 18 |
| 31 Dec 2020 | £2,267 | £20K | £227K | £229K | 11 |
| 31 Dec 2019 | £54K | £214K | £164K | ||
| 31 Dec 2018 | £10K | £61K | £76K |
Where Austin James Contracting Limited is registered
The registered office is in Skelmersdale (WN8), in the West Lancashire local authority area, North West. Show WN8 9PL on a map.
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What happens if Austin James Contracting Limited files late
If the accounts reach Companies House today, the late filing penalty is £150 (£300 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 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Nov 2026 to 31 Dec 2026 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Apr 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jan 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Mar 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Jun 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Dec 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
- 11256570
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 15 March 2018 (8 years ago)
- Registered office
- Paddock Business Centre, Paddock Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 9PL
- Nature of business
- Demolition (SIC 43110)
Site preparation (SIC 43120)
Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999) - Year end
- 31 December (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 December 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 8 August 2025
- Previous names
- Fibrem Limited (until 21 Nov 2025)
Filing notes for groundworks and demolition companies
Groundworks and demolition companies tend to own heavy plant, so capital allowances and hire purchase liabilities show up in both the accounts and the CT600.
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Frequently asked questions
When are Austin James Contracting Limited's accounts due?
Austin James Contracting Limited's accounts were due at Companies House on 30 September 2026 and the register shows them as overdue.
When is Austin James Contracting Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 December 2025 is due at HMRC by 31 December 2026, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 October 2026.
Is Austin James Contracting Limited still trading?
Austin James Contracting Limited is listed as active on the Companies House register (checked 13 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 Austin James Contracting Limited do?
Austin James Contracting Limited is registered under Demolition (SIC 43110); Site preparation (SIC 43120); Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999).
How old is Austin James Contracting Limited?
Austin James Contracting Limited was incorporated on 15 March 2018, 8 years ago.
What is the penalty if Austin James Contracting 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 Austin James Contracting Limited on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026, rechecked 13 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.