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- Buildsmith Ltd
Buildsmith Ltd
- Company number
- 12824817
- Incorporated
- 19 Aug 20206 years trading
- Registered office
- 8 Armand Close, Watford, WD17 4SQ
- Nature of business
- Development of building projects; Electrical installation; Other construction installation; Other building completion and finishing
Buildsmith Ltd is a 6-year-old private limited company registered in Watford, company number 12824817, one of 277 property development companies in Watford. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 May 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 August 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 August 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 £18K (-37.1%) on the year before, to £31K.
- Net assets rose in 2 of 4 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £63K against £43K owed within a year: 1.5 times cover.
- 1 employee on average, down from 2 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 5 years, 2021 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £31K | £63K | £43K | 1 | |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £49K | £92K | £52K | 2 | |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £59K | £102K | £53K | 2 | |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £57K | £70K | £19K | 0 | |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £25K | £39K | £44K | 0 |
Who runs and owns Buildsmith Ltd
From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.
Officers (2)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| R*** S*** | Director | Aug 2020 |
| R*** S*** | Secretary | Aug 2020 |
1 former officer
| Name | Role | Appointed | Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| L*** D*** | Director | Jul 2022 | May 2025 |
Person with significant control
Where Buildsmith Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Watford (WD17), in the Watford local authority area, East of England. Show WD17 4SQ on a map.
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What happens if Buildsmith 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 31 May 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jun 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jul 2027 to 31 Aug 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Sep 2027 to 30 Nov 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Dec 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Sep 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Nov 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 29 Feb 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Aug 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
- 12824817
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 19 August 2020 (6 years ago)
- Registered office
- 8 Armand Close, Watford, WD17 4SQ
- Nature of business
- Development of building projects (SIC 41100)
Electrical installation (SIC 43210)
Other construction installation (SIC 43290)
Other building completion and finishing (SIC 43390) - Year end
- 31 August (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 August 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 18 August 2026
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 Watford
Other active property development companies registered in Watford.
- Burfield Construction (London) Limited1987
- C and J Property Developments Limited2014
- C.J. Homes Limited1997
- Castlemount Estates Limited2018
- Castletown (Radlett) Limited2018
- Charter Property Development Limited2013
- Chris Kelly Developments Limited2015
- Circle Trust Developments Limited2024
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Frequently asked questions
When are Buildsmith Ltd's accounts due?
Buildsmith Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 May 2027 (in 231 days), covering the period to 31 August 2026.
When is Buildsmith Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 August 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 August 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 June 2027.
Is Buildsmith Ltd still trading?
Buildsmith 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 Buildsmith Ltd do?
Buildsmith Ltd is registered under Development of building projects (SIC 41100); Electrical installation (SIC 43210); Other construction installation (SIC 43290); Other building completion and finishing (SIC 43390).
How old is Buildsmith Ltd?
Buildsmith Ltd was incorporated on 19 August 2020, 6 years ago.
Who runs Buildsmith Ltd?
Buildsmith Ltd has 1 active director, the longest-serving appointed in Aug 2020. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.
Who owns Buildsmith Ltd?
One person or company has significant control of Buildsmith Ltd: an individual (owns 75% or more of the shares).
What is the penalty if Buildsmith 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 Buildsmith 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.