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- Caro Contracts Ltd
Caro Contracts Ltd
- Company number
- SC527757
- Incorporated
- 24 Feb 201610 years trading
- Registered office
- C/O Philip Bald Accountancy, 3B Ormiston Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 7SJ
- Nature of business
- Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.
Caro Contracts Ltd is a 10-year-old private limited company registered in Edinburgh, company number SC527757, one of 68 civil engineering contractors in Edinburgh. Companies House shows its accounts as overdue: they were due on 30 November 2025.
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 £91K (+44.1%) on the year before, to £296K.
- Net assets rose in 7 of 7 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £124K against £133K owed within a year: 0.9 times cover.
- 2 employees on average, up from 1 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 8 years, 2017 to 2024.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Feb 2024 | £296K | £124K | £133K | 2 | |
| 28 Feb 2023 | £205K | £26K | £55K | 1 | |
| 28 Feb 2022 | £162K | £41K | £49K | 1 | |
| 28 Feb 2021 | £87K | £10K | £23K | 1 | |
| 29 Feb 2020 | £31K | £19K | £39K | 1 | |
| 28 Feb 2019 | £24K | £9,038 | £15K | ||
| 28 Feb 2018 | £11K | £15K | £15K | ||
| 28 Feb 2017 | £1,994 | £3,382 | £2,928 |
Where Caro Contracts Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Edinburgh (EH12), in the City of Edinburgh local authority area, Scotland. Show EH12 7SJ on a map.
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What happens if Caro Contracts Ltd files late
If the accounts reach Companies House today, the late filing penalty is £1,500 (£3,000 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 Dec 2025 to 31 Dec 2025 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jan 2026 to 28 Feb 2026 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Mar 2026 to 31 May 2026 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jun 2026 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Mar 2026 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 28 May 2026 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 28 Aug 2026 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 28 Feb 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
- SC527757
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 24 February 2016 (10 years ago)
- Registered office
- C/O Philip Bald Accountancy, 3B Ormiston Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 7SJ
- Nature of business
- Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c. (SIC 42990)
- Year end
- 29 February (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 29 February 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 23 February 2026
Filing notes for civil engineering contractors
Civil engineering contractors usually carry plant and machinery, so capital allowances (the annual investment allowance and the main pool) do much of the work in the corporation tax computation.
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Frequently asked questions
When are Caro Contracts Ltd's accounts due?
Caro Contracts Ltd's accounts were due at Companies House on 30 November 2025 and the register shows them as overdue.
When is Caro Contracts Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 28 February 2025 is due at HMRC by 28 February 2026, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 December 2025.
Is Caro Contracts Ltd still trading?
Caro Contracts Ltd is listed as active on the Companies House register (checked 12 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 Caro Contracts Ltd do?
Caro Contracts Ltd is registered under Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c. (SIC 42990).
How old is Caro Contracts Ltd?
Caro Contracts Ltd was incorporated on 24 February 2016, 10 years ago.
What is the penalty if Caro Contracts 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 Caro Contracts Ltd on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026, rechecked 12 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.