- Company number
- SC779770
- Incorporated
- 21 Aug 20233 years trading
- Registered office
- 1 Nikkavord Lea, Unst, Shetland, ZE2 9XL
- Nature of business
- Construction of domestic buildings
Colin Thomson Ltd is a 3-year-old private limited company registered in Shetland, company number SC779770, one of 22 building contractors in Shetland. 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 up £7,426 (+480.6%) on the year before, to £8,971.
- Current assets of £8,290 against £3,534 owed within a year: 2.3 times cover.
- No employees reported for the latest year (directors are often not counted as employees).
- Balance sheets on record for 2 years, 2024 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £8,971 | £8,290 | £3,534 | 0 | |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £1,545 | £4,016 | £2,471 | 0 |
Where Colin Thomson Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Shetland (ZE2), in the Shetland Islands local authority area, Scotland. Show ZE2 9XL on a map.
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What happens if Colin Thomson 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
- SC779770
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 21 August 2023 (3 years ago)
- Registered office
- 1 Nikkavord Lea, Unst, Shetland, ZE2 9XL
- Nature of business
- Construction of domestic buildings (SIC 41202)
- Year end
- 31 August (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 August 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 20 August 2025
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 Shetland.
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- M L Watt Builders Limited2011
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Frequently asked questions
When are Colin Thomson Ltd's accounts due?
Colin Thomson 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 Colin Thomson 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 Colin Thomson Ltd still trading?
Colin Thomson 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 Colin Thomson Ltd do?
Colin Thomson Ltd is registered under Construction of domestic buildings (SIC 41202).
How old is Colin Thomson Ltd?
Colin Thomson Ltd was incorporated on 21 August 2023, 3 years ago.
What is the penalty if Colin Thomson 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 Colin Thomson 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.