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Company profile · Painters and decorators
Colstan Ltd
Colstan Ltd is a 10-year-old private limited company registered in Leigh, company number 10165020, one of 6 painting and decorating companies in Leigh. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 29 February 2028, and the CT600 for the period to 31 May 2027 is due at HMRC on 31 May 2028.
Key dates
Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.
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Financial snapshot, 2026
From the balance sheet at 31 May 2026, as filed at Companies House.
Colstan Ltd over the years
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 £48 (-0.1%) on the year before, to £37K.
- Current assets of £66K against £29K owed within a year: 2.3 times cover.
- 1 employee on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 2 years, 2025 to 2026.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2026 | £37K | £66K | £29K | 1 | |
| 31 May 2025 | £37K | £56K | £19K | 1 |
Where Colstan Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Leigh (WN7), in the Wigan local authority area, North West. Show WN7 5LN on a map.
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What happens if Colstan 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 29 February 2028.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Mar 2028 to 31 Mar 2028 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Apr 2028 to 31 May 2028 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jun 2028 to 31 Aug 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Sep 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jun 2028 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Aug 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Nov 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 May 2029 | 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
- 10165020
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 5 May 2016 (10 years ago)
- Registered office
- 4 Barron Meadow, Leigh, WN7 5LN
- Nature of business
- Painting (SIC 43341)
Other business support service activities n.e.c. (SIC 82990) - Year end
- 31 May (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 May 2026
- Last confirmation statement
- 4 May 2026
Filing notes for painting and decorating companies
Decorating companies are usually labour-based micro-entities working for homeowners and contractors, some of it under CIS.
Similar companies in Leigh
Other active painting and decorating companies registered in Leigh.
- Leigh Decor Ltd.2001
- MW Contractors Limited2017
- TS Decor Limited2014
- Uniquefix Limited2020
- Bradley Contract Decorators Limited2013
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Frequently asked questions
When are Colstan Ltd's accounts due?
Colstan Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 29 February 2028 (in 505 days), covering the period to 31 May 2027.
When is Colstan Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 May 2027 is due at HMRC by 31 May 2028, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 March 2028.
Is Colstan Ltd still trading?
Colstan 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 Colstan Ltd do?
Colstan Ltd is registered under Painting (SIC 43341); Other business support service activities n.e.c. (SIC 82990).
How old is Colstan Ltd?
Colstan Ltd was incorporated on 5 May 2016, 10 years ago.
What is the penalty if Colstan 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 Colstan 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.