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- Duck Egg Construction Ltd
Duck Egg Construction Ltd
- Company number
- 14088628
- Incorporated
- 5 May 20224 years trading
- Registered office
- The Old Cart Linhay, Bittadon, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4HJ
- Nature of business
- Other building completion and finishing
Duck Egg Construction Ltd is a 4-year-old private limited company registered in Barnstaple, company number 14088628, one of 19 building finishing companies in Barnstaple. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 December 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 March 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 £26K (-27.2%) on the year before, to £68K.
- Current assets of £131K against £132K owed within a year: 1.0 times cover.
- 3 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 3 years, 2023 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £68K | £131K | £132K | 3 | |
| 31 May 2024 | £94K | £118K | £91K | 3 | |
| 31 May 2023 | £43K | £53K | £70K | 3 |
Where Duck Egg Construction Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Barnstaple (EX31), in the North Devon local authority area, South West. Show EX31 4HJ on a map.
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What happens if Duck Egg Construction 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 December 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Jan 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Apr 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jul 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Apr 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jun 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Sep 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Mar 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
- 14088628
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 5 May 2022 (4 years ago)
- Registered office
- The Old Cart Linhay, Bittadon, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4HJ
- Nature of business
- Other building completion and finishing (SIC 43390)
- Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 4 May 2026
Filing notes for building finishing companies
Finishing trade companies cover a wide range of work. Most are micro-entities with simple accounts and a straightforward CT600.
Similar companies in Barnstaple
Other active building finishing companies registered in Barnstaple.
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- H & R Contractors Ltd2015
- H and M Design Limited2000
- Hotham-Gough Ltd2026
- J & S Warranty Services Limited2017
- Jenkinson Potts Construction Limited2014
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Frequently asked questions
When are Duck Egg Construction Ltd's accounts due?
Duck Egg Construction Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2026 (in 80 days), covering the period to 31 March 2026.
When is Duck Egg Construction Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 March 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 January 2027.
Is Duck Egg Construction Ltd still trading?
Duck Egg Construction 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 Duck Egg Construction Ltd do?
Duck Egg Construction Ltd is registered under Other building completion and finishing (SIC 43390).
How old is Duck Egg Construction Ltd?
Duck Egg Construction Ltd was incorporated on 5 May 2022, 4 years ago.
What is the penalty if Duck Egg Construction 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 Duck Egg Construction 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.