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- Painters and decorators
- Ware
- Dec to Spec Limited
Dec to Spec Limited
- Company number
- 07894921
- Incorporated
- 3 Jan 201214 years trading
- Registered office
- 1ST and 2ND Floor, 2 West Street, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9EE
- Nature of business
- Painting
Dec to Spec Limited is a 14-year-old private limited company registered in Ware, company number 07894921, one of 6 painting and decorating companies in Ware. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 December 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 March 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 £4,137 (+8%) on the year before, to £56K.
- Net assets rose in 7 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £57K against £11K owed within a year: 5.3 times cover.
- 3 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2016 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £56K | £57K | £57K | £11K | 3 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £51K | £68K | £68K | £23K | 3 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £30K | £54K | £54K | £32K | 3 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £9,551 | £33K | £36K | £37K | 3 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £5,564 | £32K | £33K | £42K | 3 |
| 31 Mar 2020 | £4,138 | £58K | £71K | 3 | |
| 31 Mar 2019 | £122 | £83K | £92K | ||
| 31 Mar 2018 | £350 | £88K | £100K | ||
| 31 Mar 2017 | £652 | £89K | £103K | ||
| 31 Mar 2016 | £554 | £59K | £70K |
Where Dec to Spec Limited is registered
The registered office is in Ware (SG12), in the East Hertfordshire local authority area, East of England. Show SG12 9EE on a map.
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Also registered at this address
1 other company uses the same registered office as Dec to Spec Limited.
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What happens if Dec to Spec 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 31 December 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Jan 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Apr 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jul 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Apr 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jun 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Sep 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Mar 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
- 07894921
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 3 January 2012 (14 years ago)
- Registered office
- 1ST and 2ND Floor, 2 West Street, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9EE
- Nature of business
- Painting (SIC 43341)
- Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 3 January 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 Ware
Other active painting and decorating companies registered in Ware.
- Markwell Peck (UK) Ltd2006
- MWP London Limited2022
- RJB Multi Trades Ltd2025
- C & B Painters & Decorators Limited2016
- DB Scenic Ltd2024
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Frequently asked questions
When are Dec to Spec Limited's accounts due?
Dec to Spec Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2026 (in 79 days), covering the period to 31 March 2026.
When is Dec to Spec Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 March 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 January 2027.
Is Dec to Spec Limited still trading?
Dec to Spec 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 Dec to Spec Limited do?
Dec to Spec Limited is registered under Painting (SIC 43341).
How old is Dec to Spec Limited?
Dec to Spec Limited was incorporated on 3 January 2012, 14 years ago.
What is the penalty if Dec to Spec 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 Dec to Spec 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.