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- DFL Materials Handling Limited
DFL Materials Handling Limited
- Company number
- 02986901
- Incorporated
- 4 Nov 199431 years trading
- Registered office
- Unit 6-7 ST Nicholas Industrial Estate, Dodsworth Street, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2NL
- Nature of business
- Repair and maintenance of other transport equipment n.e.c.; Renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods n.e.c.
DFL Materials Handling Limited is a 31-year-old private limited company registered in Darlington, company number 02986901, one of 40 machinery repair and installation companies in Darlington. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 August 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 30 November 2026 is due at HMRC on 30 November 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 £21K (+7.7%) on the year before, to £292K.
- Net assets rose in 9 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £334K against £73K owed within a year: 4.5 times cover.
- 6 employees on average, up from 5 the year before.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2025 | £292K | £71K | £334K | £73K | 6 |
| 30 Nov 2024 | £271K | £89K | £346K | £87K | 5 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | £228K | £89K | £313K | £87K | 4 |
| 30 Nov 2022 | £224K | £62K | £296K | £70K | 4 |
| 30 Nov 2021 | £210K | £79K | £277K | £62K | 5 |
| 30 Nov 2020 | £169K | £60K | £185K | £59K | 4 |
| 30 Nov 2019 | £116K | £12K | £185K | £114K | 4 |
| 30 Nov 2018 | £105K | £427 | £172K | £122K | 4 |
| 30 Nov 2017 | £93K | £5,848 | £142K | £88K | 4 |
| 30 Nov 2016 | £92K | £27K | £155K | £108K |
Where DFL Materials Handling Limited is registered
The registered office is in Darlington (DL1), in the Darlington local authority area, North East. Show DL1 2NL on a map.
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What happens if DFL Materials Handling 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 August 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Sep 2027 to 30 Sep 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Oct 2027 to 30 Nov 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Dec 2027 to 29 Feb 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Mar 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Dec 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 29 Feb 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 May 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Nov 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
- 02986901
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 4 November 1994 (31 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit 6-7 ST Nicholas Industrial Estate, Dodsworth Street, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2NL
- Nature of business
- Repair and maintenance of other transport equipment n.e.c. (SIC 33170)
Renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods n.e.c. (SIC 77390) - Year end
- 30 November (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Unaudited abridged
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 November 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 4 November 2025
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 1 registered
Filing notes for machinery repair and installation companies
Machinery repair and installation companies often carry parts stock and specialist tools, and many work on contracts that span the year end.
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Frequently asked questions
When are DFL Materials Handling Limited's accounts due?
DFL Materials Handling Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 August 2027 (in 323 days), covering the period to 30 November 2026.
When is DFL Materials Handling Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 November 2026 is due at HMRC by 30 November 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 September 2027.
Is DFL Materials Handling Limited still trading?
DFL Materials Handling 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 DFL Materials Handling Limited do?
DFL Materials Handling Limited is registered under Repair and maintenance of other transport equipment n.e.c. (SIC 33170); Renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods n.e.c. (SIC 77390).
How old is DFL Materials Handling Limited?
DFL Materials Handling Limited was incorporated on 4 November 1994, 31 years ago.
What is the penalty if DFL Materials Handling 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 DFL Materials Handling 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.