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- C.D.J. Watson Limited
C.D.J. Watson Limited
- Company number
- SC241714
- Incorporated
- 31 Dec 200223 years trading
- Registered office
- 273 High Street, Linlithgow, EH49 7EP
- Nature of business
- Construction of commercial buildings; Construction of domestic buildings
C.D.J. Watson Limited is a 23-year-old private limited company registered in Linlithgow, company number SC241714, one of 5 building contractors in Linlithgow. 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 £21K (-14.4%) on the year before, to £124K.
- Net assets rose in 3 of 7 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £68K against £43K owed within a year: 1.6 times cover.
- 8 employees on average, up from 7 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 9 years, 2016 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2025 | £124K | £68K | £43K | 8 | |
| 31 May 2024 | £145K | £115K | £42K | 7 | |
| 31 May 2023 | £157K | £140K | £50K | 8 | |
| 31 May 2021 | £141K | £87K | £18K | 6 | |
| 31 May 2020 | £145K | £95K | £17K | 6 | |
| 31 May 2019 | £118K | £87K | £56K | ||
| 31 May 2018 | £99K | £125K | £46K | ||
| 31 May 2017 | £87K | £125K | £60K | ||
| 31 May 2016 | £103K | £184K | £92K |
Who runs and owns C.D.J. Watson Limited
From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.
Officers (4)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| C*** W*** | Director | Dec 2002 |
| K*** W*** | Director | May 2004 |
| P*** W*** | Director | May 2004 |
| P*** W*** | Secretary | Dec 2002 |
1 former officer
| Name | Role | Appointed | Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswalds Of Edinburgh Limited | Corporate Nominee Secretary | Dec 2002 | Dec 2002 |
People with significant control (3)
Charges (secured borrowing)
1 of 1 registered charge is outstanding. A charge is security a lender takes over a company's assets, typically for a loan, mortgage or asset finance.
| Lender | Status | Registered |
|---|---|---|
| The Governor And Company Of The Bank Of Scotland | Outstanding | May 2004 |
Where C.D.J. Watson Limited is registered
The registered office is in Linlithgow (EH49), in the West Lothian local authority area, Scotland. Show EH49 7EP on a map.
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Also registered at this address
3 other companies use the same registered office as C.D.J. Watson Limited.
- Conserve Restore Develop LimitedProperty developers
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What happens if C.D.J. Watson Limited 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
- SC241714
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 31 December 2002 (23 years ago)
- Registered office
- 273 High Street, Linlithgow, EH49 7EP
- Nature of business
- Construction of commercial buildings (SIC 41201)
Construction of domestic buildings (SIC 41202) - Year end
- 31 May (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 May 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 31 December 2025
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 1 registered
Filing notes for building contractors
Building companies often run the Construction Industry Scheme as a contractor, a subcontractor or both. CIS deductions suffered during the year are set against the PAYE bill, and any unrecovered balance at the year end matters when the accounts are drawn up.
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Other active building contractors registered in Linlithgow.
- Jack Bobin (Developments) Limited1981
- Langlands Property Ltd2017
- Weir Construction Limited2020
- Westerwoodside Development Limited2017
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Frequently asked questions
When are C.D.J. Watson Limited's accounts due?
C.D.J. Watson Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 28 February 2027 (in 138 days), covering the period to 31 May 2026.
When is C.D.J. Watson Limited'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 C.D.J. Watson Limited still trading?
C.D.J. Watson Limited 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 C.D.J. Watson Limited do?
C.D.J. Watson Limited is registered under Construction of commercial buildings (SIC 41201); Construction of domestic buildings (SIC 41202).
How old is C.D.J. Watson Limited?
C.D.J. Watson Limited was incorporated on 31 December 2002, 23 years ago.
Who runs C.D.J. Watson Limited?
C.D.J. Watson Limited has 3 active directors, the longest-serving appointed in Dec 2002. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.
Who owns C.D.J. Watson Limited?
3 people or companies have significant control of C.D.J. Watson Limited: an individual (owns 25% to 50% of the shares); an individual (owns 25% to 50% of the shares); an individual (owns 25% to 50% of the shares).
What is the penalty if C.D.J. Watson 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 C.D.J. Watson Limited 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.