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- Empirical Group Ltd
Empirical Group Ltd
- Company number
- SC713030
- Incorporated
- 25 Oct 20214 years trading
- Registered office
- The Mechanics Workshop New Lanark, ML11 9DB, Lanark, South Lanarkshire, ML11 9DB
- Nature of business
- Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.; Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities; Technical testing and analysis
Empirical Group Ltd is a 4-year-old private limited company registered in Lanark, company number SC713030, one of 22 specialist construction companies in Lanark. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 April 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 July 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 July 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 up £155K (+59.2%) on the year before, to £417K.
- Net assets rose in 3 of 3 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £712K against £399K owed within a year: 1.8 times cover.
- 12 employees on average, up from 10 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 4 years, 2022 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | £417K | £374K | £712K | £399K | 12 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £262K | £301K | £523K | £340K | 10 |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £32K | £78K | £179K | £194K | 4 |
| 31 Jul 2022 | -£22K | £28K | £68K | 2 |
Where Empirical Group Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Lanark (ML11), in the South Lanarkshire local authority area, Scotland. Show ML11 9DB on a map.
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What happens if Empirical Group 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 30 April 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 May 2027 to 31 May 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jun 2027 to 31 Jul 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Aug 2027 to 31 Oct 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Nov 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Aug 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Oct 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 31 Jan 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Jul 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
- SC713030
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 25 October 2021 (4 years ago)
- Registered office
- The Mechanics Workshop New Lanark, ML11 9DB, Lanark, South Lanarkshire, ML11 9DB
- Nature of business
- Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999)
Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities (SIC 71122)
Technical testing and analysis (SIC 71200) - Year end
- 31 July (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Unaudited abridged
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 July 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 8 May 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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- Mobile Welding Services Ltd.2004
- MV Plant Sales Ltd2023
- Precision Contracts (Scotland) Ltd2018
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Frequently asked questions
When are Empirical Group Ltd's accounts due?
Empirical Group Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 April 2027 (in 199 days), covering the period to 31 July 2026.
When is Empirical Group Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 July 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 July 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 May 2027.
Is Empirical Group Ltd still trading?
Empirical Group 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 Empirical Group Ltd do?
Empirical Group Ltd is registered under Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999); Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities (SIC 71122); Technical testing and analysis (SIC 71200).
How old is Empirical Group Ltd?
Empirical Group Ltd was incorporated on 25 October 2021, 4 years ago.
What is the penalty if Empirical Group 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 Empirical Group 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.