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DS3 Ltd
DS3 Ltd is a 6-year-old private limited company registered in Stowmarket, company number 12386246, one of 16 installation companies (insulation, lifts, shutters and similar) in Stowmarket. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 October 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 31 January 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 January 2027.
Key dates
Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.
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Financial snapshot, 2025
From the balance sheet at 31 January 2025, as filed at Companies House. Negative net assets mean the company owed more than it owned at that date.
DS3 Ltd over the years
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 £41K (-227.3%) on the year before, to -£23K.
- Net assets rose in 2 of 4 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- 1 employee on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 5 years, 2021 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2025 | -£23K | £2,250 | 1 | ||
| 31 Jan 2024 | £18K | £17K | £35K | 1 | |
| 31 Jan 2023 | £16K | £964 | £17K | 1 | |
| 31 Jan 2022 | £243 | £520 | £277 | 1 | |
| 31 Jan 2021 | £1,522 | £128 | £1,650 | 1 |
Where DS3 Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Stowmarket (IP14), in the Mid Suffolk local authority area, East of England. Show IP14 5PE on a map.
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What happens if DS3 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 31 October 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Nov 2026 to 30 Nov 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Dec 2026 to 31 Jan 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Feb 2027 to 30 Apr 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 May 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Feb 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Apr 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 31 Jul 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Jan 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
- 12386246
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 6 January 2020 (6 years ago)
- Registered office
- Saddlers Cottage the Street, Brockford, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 5PE
- Nature of business
- Other construction installation (SIC 43290)
- Year end
- 31 January (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 January 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 27 October 2025
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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- R&S Playground Installation Ltd2023
- SMG Property Services Limited2012
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Frequently asked questions
When are DS3 Ltd's accounts due?
DS3 Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 October 2026 (in 19 days), covering the period to 31 January 2026.
When is DS3 Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 January 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 January 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 November 2026.
Is DS3 Ltd still trading?
DS3 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 DS3 Ltd do?
DS3 Ltd is registered under Other construction installation (SIC 43290).
How old is DS3 Ltd?
DS3 Ltd was incorporated on 6 January 2020, 6 years ago.
What is the penalty if DS3 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 DS3 Ltd on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
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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.