Espar Ltd
- Company number
- 07491963
- Incorporated
- 13 Jan 201115 years trading
- Registered office
- Breakwater Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 7HJ
- Nature of business
- Repair and maintenance of ships and boats
Espar Ltd is a 15-year-old private limited company registered in Plymouth, company number 07491963, one of 98 machinery repair and installation companies in Plymouth. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 December 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 March 2027 is due at HMRC on 31 March 2028.
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 £8,257 (+1.3%) on the year before, to £668K.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £973K against £319K owed within a year: 3.0 times cover.
- 6 employees on average, down from 7 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2017 to 2026.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £668K | £155K | £973K | £319K | 6 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £659K | £90K | £889K | £247K | 7 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £641K | £184K | £931K | £305K | 9 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £577K | £159K | £904K | £348K | 6 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £561K | £175K | £840K | £306K | 6 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £614K | £300K | £945K | £364K | 6 |
| 31 Mar 2020 | £662K | £197K | £851K | £224K | 7 |
| 31 Mar 2019 | £736K | £214K | £975K | £269K | 6 |
| 31 Mar 2018 | £239K | £100 | £267K | £28K | |
| 31 Mar 2017 | £239K | £100 | £267K | £28K |
Where Espar Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Plymouth (PL9), in the Plymouth local authority area, South West. Show PL9 7HJ on a map.
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- Trufit Carpentry LtdBuilders
- Ak Building & Construction Services LimitedSpecialist contractors
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What happens if Espar 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 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Jan 2028 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Feb 2028 to 31 Mar 2028 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Apr 2028 to 30 Jun 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jul 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Apr 2028 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jun 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Sep 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Mar 2029 | 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
- 07491963
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 13 January 2011 (15 years ago)
- Registered office
- Breakwater Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 7HJ
- Nature of business
- Repair and maintenance of ships and boats (SIC 33150)
- Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2026
- Last confirmation statement
- 13 January 2026
- Previous names
- Espar Climate Ltd (until 23 May 2018)
Espar Holdings Ltd (until 21 Mar 2018)
Filing notes for machinery repair and installation companies
Machinery repair and installation companies often carry parts stock and specialist tools, and many work on contracts that span the year end.
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Other active machinery repair and installation companies registered in Plymouth.
- Evolution Marine Services Ltd2020
- Future Cooling Solutions Ltd2009
- Geared Ltd2011
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- Heating and Appliances Ltd2015
- Hollister Electrical Services (SW) Ltd2021
- JP Aviation Ltd2015
- Kilnsmiths Ltd2023
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Frequently asked questions
When are Espar Ltd's accounts due?
Espar Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2027 (in 445 days), covering the period to 31 March 2027.
When is Espar Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 March 2027 is due at HMRC by 31 March 2028, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 January 2028.
Is Espar Ltd still trading?
Espar 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 Espar Ltd do?
Espar Ltd is registered under Repair and maintenance of ships and boats (SIC 33150).
How old is Espar Ltd?
Espar Ltd was incorporated on 13 January 2011, 15 years ago.
What is the penalty if Espar 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 Espar 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.