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- BBS Switchgear Ltd
BBS Switchgear Ltd
- Company number
- 08575751
- Incorporated
- 19 Jun 201313 years trading
- Registered office
- Craven Business Centre Suite 202, 5 Craven Court, Craven Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 5DY
- Nature of business
- Electrical installation; Agents specialized in the sale of other particular products
BBS Switchgear Ltd is a 13-year-old private limited company registered in Altrincham, company number 08575751, one of 32 electrical contractors in Altrincham. 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 down £137K (-53.6%) on the year before, to £119K.
- Net assets rose in 6 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £603K against £493K owed within a year: 1.2 times cover.
- 4 employees on average during the year.
- 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 | £119K | £65K | £603K | £493K | 4 |
| 31 May 2024 | £257K | £160K | £1.3M | £1.1M | 4 |
| 28 Feb 2023 | £298K | £241K | £932K | £634K | 1 |
| 31 May 2022 | £197K | £154K | £681K | £484K | 1 |
| 31 May 2021 | £148K | £92K | £357K | £209K | 1 |
| 31 May 2020 | £99K | £8,286 | £261K | £162K | 1 |
| 31 May 2019 | £142K | £175K | £355K | £213K | 1 |
| 31 May 2018 | £124K | £56K | £612K | £489K | |
| 31 May 2017 | £117K | £60K | £1.1M | £937K | |
| 31 May 2016 | £108K | £226K | £1M | £922K |
Who runs and owns BBS Switchgear Ltd
From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.
Officer
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| M*** B*** | Director | Jun 2013 |
Person with significant control
Charges (secured borrowing)
2 of 2 registered charges are outstanding. A charge is security a lender takes over a company's assets, typically for a loan, mortgage or asset finance.
| Lender | Status | Registered |
|---|---|---|
| Paragon Business Finance PLC | Outstanding | Nov 2023 |
| Barratt Energy Holding Limited | Outstanding | Jun 2016 |
Where BBS Switchgear Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Altrincham (WA14), in the Trafford local authority area, North West. Show WA14 5DY on a map.
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What happens if BBS Switchgear 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
- 08575751
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 19 June 2013 (13 years ago)
- Registered office
- Craven Business Centre Suite 202, 5 Craven Court, Craven Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 5DY
- Nature of business
- Electrical installation (SIC 43210)
Agents specialized in the sale of other particular products (SIC 46180) - Year end
- 31 May (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 May 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 19 June 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 2 outstanding of 2 registered
- Previous names
- Barratt Energy Solution Services Limited (until 28 Feb 2023)
Barratt Energy Solutions Limited (until 6 Oct 2015)
Filing notes for electrical contractors
Electrical contracting companies are often a director plus a van and tools. Most fall within the micro-entity rules, so the accounts filed at Companies House are short, and the CT600 carries the tax detail.
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Frequently asked questions
When are BBS Switchgear Ltd's accounts due?
BBS Switchgear 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 BBS Switchgear 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 BBS Switchgear Ltd still trading?
BBS Switchgear 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 BBS Switchgear Ltd do?
BBS Switchgear Ltd is registered under Electrical installation (SIC 43210); Agents specialized in the sale of other particular products (SIC 46180).
How old is BBS Switchgear Ltd?
BBS Switchgear Ltd was incorporated on 19 June 2013, 13 years ago.
Who runs BBS Switchgear Ltd?
BBS Switchgear Ltd has 1 active director, the longest-serving appointed in Jun 2013. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.
Who owns BBS Switchgear Ltd?
One person or company has significant control of BBS Switchgear Ltd: Off-Site Engineering Limited (owns 75% or more of the shares).
What is the penalty if BBS Switchgear 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 BBS Switchgear 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.