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- Direct Builders Ltd
Direct Builders Ltd
- Company number
- 14840045
- Incorporated
- 2 May 20233 years trading
- Registered office
- 3RD Floor 86-90, Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE
- Nature of business
- Other construction installation; Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.
Direct Builders Ltd is a 3-year-old private limited company registered in London, company number 14840045, one of 2,278 installation companies (insulation, lifts, shutters and similar) in London. 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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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 £5,768 (+66.7%) on the year before, to £14K.
- Current assets of £17K against £2,173 owed within a year: 7.6 times cover.
- 1 employee on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 3 years, 2024 to 2026.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2026 | £14K | £19 | £17K | £2,173 | 1 |
| 31 May 2025 | £8,645 | £291 | £17K | £6,704 | 1 |
| 31 May 2024 | -£1,761 | £17 | £15K | £16K | 1 |
Where Direct Builders Ltd is registered
The registered office is in London (EC2A), in the Hackney local authority area, London. Show EC2A 4NE on a map.
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Shared registered office
1,581 companies on our pages use this registered office address. An address shared this widely is usually an accountant's office or a company formation agent's service address, not where the business trades from.
What happens if Direct Builders 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
- 14840045
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 2 May 2023 (3 years ago)
- Registered office
- 3RD Floor 86-90, Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE
- Nature of business
- Other construction installation (SIC 43290)
Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999) - Year end
- 31 May (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 May 2026
- Last confirmation statement
- 1 May 2026
Filing notes for installation companies (insulation, lifts, shutters and similar)
Installation companies (insulation, lifts, shutters, solar and similar) often buy stock and equipment up front, so stock at the year end and capital allowances both affect the tax bill.
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Frequently asked questions
When are Direct Builders Ltd's accounts due?
Direct Builders 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 Direct Builders 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 Direct Builders Ltd still trading?
Direct Builders 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 Direct Builders Ltd do?
Direct Builders Ltd is registered under Other construction installation (SIC 43290); Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999).
How old is Direct Builders Ltd?
Direct Builders Ltd was incorporated on 2 May 2023, 3 years ago.
What is the penalty if Direct Builders 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 Direct Builders 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.