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- Electronic Security Solutions Limited
Electronic Security Solutions Limited
- Company number
- 04009972
- Incorporated
- 7 Jun 200026 years trading
- Registered office
- Ess Limited Henson Road, Yarm Road Business Park, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4QD
- Nature of business
- Other construction installation
Electronic Security Solutions Limited is a 26-year-old private limited company registered in Darlington, company number 04009972, one of 41 installation companies (insulation, lifts, shutters and similar) in Darlington. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 28 February 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 May 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 May 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 £425K (-38.1%) on the year before, to £692K.
- Net assets rose in 7 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £2.2M against £2M owed within a year: 1.1 times cover.
- 45 employees on average, up from 39 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2016 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2025 | £692K | £611K | £2.2M | £2M | 45 |
| 31 May 2024 | £1.1M | £1.2M | £2.6M | £1.7M | 39 |
| 31 May 2023 | £1.1M | £456K | £2M | £1.3M | 45 |
| 31 May 2022 | £1M | £674K | £2.2M | £1.5M | 45 |
| 31 May 2021 | £894K | £289K | £2M | £1.4M | 49 |
| 31 May 2020 | £876K | £628K | £1.7M | £1.2M | 49 |
| 31 May 2019 | £1.1M | £745K | £2.2M | £1.5M | 44 |
| 31 May 2018 | £795K | £213K | £1.3M | £775K | 47 |
| 31 May 2017 | £779K | £232K | £1.5M | £1M | 44 |
| 31 May 2016 | £453K | £129K | £751K | £554K |
Public contracts won
Electronic Security Solutions Limited has 2 public sector contract awards on record; the ones with their own published value total £35K, from 2018 to 2022. Source: Contracts Finder and Find a Tender award notices. 1 of these were matched by the company's exact name because the notice gave no company number.
Awards by year
Main buyers
- Darlington Borough Council2 awards
| Buyer | Contract | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington Borough Council | PB2021-00585 Darlington Public Space CCTV Scheme Maintenance and Call Out | 26 Apr 2022 | |
| Darlington Borough Council | Supply and Installation of CCTV System at Junction of Whessoe Rd and Elmtree Street | £35K | 30 Oct 2018 |
Where Electronic Security Solutions Limited is registered
The registered office is in Darlington (DL1), in the Darlington local authority area, North East. Show DL1 4QD on a map.
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What happens if Electronic Security Solutions 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 28 February 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Apr 2027 to 31 May 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jun 2027 to 31 Aug 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Sep 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jun 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Aug 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Nov 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 May 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
- 04009972
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 7 June 2000 (26 years ago)
- Registered office
- Ess Limited Henson Road, Yarm Road Business Park, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4QD
- Nature of business
- Other construction installation (SIC 43290)
- Year end
- 31 May (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Unaudited abridged
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 May 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 7 June 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 2 registered
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 Electronic Security Solutions Limited's accounts due?
Electronic Security Solutions Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 28 February 2027 (in 139 days), covering the period to 31 May 2026.
When is Electronic Security Solutions Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 May 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 May 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 March 2027.
Is Electronic Security Solutions Limited still trading?
Electronic Security Solutions 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 Electronic Security Solutions Limited do?
Electronic Security Solutions Limited is registered under Other construction installation (SIC 43290).
How old is Electronic Security Solutions Limited?
Electronic Security Solutions Limited was incorporated on 7 June 2000, 26 years ago.
Has Electronic Security Solutions Limited won public sector contracts?
Yes. Electronic Security Solutions Limited has 2 contract awards from public bodies on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender (those with their own published value total £35K), most recently from Darlington Borough Council.
What is the penalty if Electronic Security Solutions 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 Electronic Security Solutions 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.