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- Direct Cooling Systems Limited
Direct Cooling Systems Limited
- Company number
- 04118287
- Incorporated
- 1 Dec 200025 years trading
- Registered office
- Oswaldtwistle Mills Business & Conference Centre Clifton Mill, Pickup Street, Accrington, BB5 0EY
- Nature of business
- Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation
Direct Cooling Systems Limited is a 25-year-old private limited company registered in Accrington, company number 04118287, one of 24 plumbing and heating companies in Accrington. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 1 January 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 1 April 2026 is due at HMRC on 1 April 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 down £165K (-36.8%) on the year before, to -£616K.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £1.2M against £986K owed within a year: 1.2 times cover.
- 27 employees on average, down from 29 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2015 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2025 | -£616K | £114K | £1.2M | £986K | 27 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | -£450K | £321K | £1M | £1.5M | 29 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | -£33K | £20K | £894K | £976K | 21 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £409K | £376K | £1.2M | £891K | 24 |
| 31 Dec 2020 | £339K | £395K | £1.2M | £1.1M | 26 |
| 31 Dec 2019 | £195K | £1.4M | £1.4M | 25 | |
| 31 Dec 2018 | £49K | £0 | £948K | £1.1M | 28 |
| 31 Dec 2017 | £282K | £406K | £2.2M | £2M | 31 |
| 31 Dec 2016 | £277K | £311K | £1.9M | £1.8M | 31 |
| 31 Dec 2015 | £527K | £0 | £2.3M | £2M |
Where Direct Cooling Systems Limited is registered
The registered office is in Accrington (BB5), in the Hyndburn local authority area, North West. Show BB5 0EY on a map.
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What happens if Direct Cooling Systems 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 1 January 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 2 Jan 2027 to 1 Feb 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 2 Feb 2027 to 1 Apr 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 2 Apr 2027 to 1 Jul 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 2 Jul 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 2 Apr 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 1 Jul 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 1 Oct 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 1 Apr 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
- 04118287
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 1 December 2000 (25 years ago)
- Registered office
- Oswaldtwistle Mills Business & Conference Centre Clifton Mill, Pickup Street, Accrington, BB5 0EY
- Nature of business
- Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation (SIC 43220)
- Year end
- 1 April (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 1 April 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 19 February 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 0 outstanding of 4 registered
Filing notes for plumbing and heating companies
Plumbing and heating companies frequently work under CIS for main contractors and also directly for homeowners, so turnover can mix CIS and non-CIS income.
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Other active plumbing and heating companies registered in Accrington.
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Frequently asked questions
When are Direct Cooling Systems Limited's accounts due?
Direct Cooling Systems Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 1 January 2027 (in 80 days), covering the period to 1 April 2026.
When is Direct Cooling Systems Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 1 April 2026 is due at HMRC by 1 April 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 2 January 2027.
Is Direct Cooling Systems Limited still trading?
Direct Cooling Systems 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 Direct Cooling Systems Limited do?
Direct Cooling Systems Limited is registered under Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation (SIC 43220).
How old is Direct Cooling Systems Limited?
Direct Cooling Systems Limited was incorporated on 1 December 2000, 25 years ago.
What is the penalty if Direct Cooling Systems 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 Direct Cooling Systems 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.