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- Direct Mains Limited
Direct Mains Limited
- Company number
- 11547533
- Incorporated
- 1 Sep 20188 years trading
- Registered office
- 37 Cedarwood Circle, Houghton Conquest, Beds, MK45 3SE
- Nature of business
- Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.
Direct Mains Limited is a 8-year-old private limited company registered in Houghton Conquest, company number 11547533, one of the UK's specialist construction companies. Companies House shows its accounts as overdue: they were due on 30 June 2026.
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 £72K (-56.3%) on the year before, to £56K.
- Net assets rose in 2 of 5 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £57K against £15K owed within a year: 3.7 times cover.
- 1 employee on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 6 years, 2019 to 2024.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2024 | £56K | £298 | £57K | £15K | 1 |
| 30 Sep 2023 | £128K | £0 | £133K | £23K | 1 |
| 30 Sep 2022 | £107K | £14K | £139K | £41K | 1 |
| 30 Sep 2021 | £221 | £4,625 | £43K | £49K | 1 |
| 30 Sep 2020 | £6,423 | £18K | £38K | £55K | 1 |
| 30 Sep 2019 | £15K | £9,196 | £15K | £11K | 1 |
Where Direct Mains Limited is registered
The registered office is in Houghton Conquest (MK45), in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area, East of England. Show MK45 3SE on a map.
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What happens if Direct Mains Limited files late
If the accounts reach Companies House today, the late filing penalty is £750 (£1,500 if last year's accounts were also late). It rises at each step below.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Aug 2026 to 30 Sep 2026 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Oct 2026 to 31 Dec 2026 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jan 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Oct 2026 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Dec 2026 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Mar 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Sep 2027 | 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
- 11547533
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 1 September 2018 (8 years ago)
- Registered office
- 37 Cedarwood Circle, Houghton Conquest, Beds, MK45 3SE
- Nature of business
- Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999)
- Year end
- 30 September (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 September 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 5 April 2026
Filing notes for specialist construction companies
Specialist contractors often work under CIS for main contractors. Retentions held back by the customer still count towards turnover once the work is done.
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Frequently asked questions
When are Direct Mains Limited's accounts due?
Direct Mains Limited's accounts were due at Companies House on 30 June 2026 and the register shows them as overdue.
When is Direct Mains Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 September 2025 is due at HMRC by 30 September 2026, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 July 2026.
Is Direct Mains Limited still trading?
Direct Mains Limited is listed as active on the Companies House register (checked 13 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 Mains Limited do?
Direct Mains Limited is registered under Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999).
How old is Direct Mains Limited?
Direct Mains Limited was incorporated on 1 September 2018, 8 years ago.
What is the penalty if Direct Mains 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 Mains Limited on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026, rechecked 13 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.