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- F.Brown Limited
F.Brown Limited
- Company number
- 00742074
- Incorporated
- 27 Nov 196263 years trading
- Registered office
- Chapel House Farm Lodge Lane, Elswick, Preston, PR4 3YH
- Nature of business
- Other building completion and finishing
F.Brown Limited is a 63-year-old private limited company registered in Preston, company number 00742074, one of 129 building finishing companies in Preston. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 January 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 30 April 2026 is due at HMRC on 30 April 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 £65K (-3.8%) on the year before, to £1.6M.
- Net assets rose in 0 of 7 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £1.4M against £205K owed within a year: 6.8 times cover.
- 24 employees on average, down from 29 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 8 years, 2018 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | £1.6M | £968K | £1.4M | £205K | 24 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £1.7M | £1.1M | £2.1M | £831K | 29 |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £1.7M | £1M | £1.9M | £711K | 30 |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £1.7M | £884K | £1.9M | £693K | 30 |
| 30 Apr 2021 | £1.7M | £663K | £1.7M | £460K | 27 |
| 30 Apr 2020 | £1.9M | £843K | £1.6M | £277K | 29 |
| 30 Apr 2019 | £2.1M | £1.4M | £2.1M | £559K | 29 |
| 30 Apr 2018 | £2.5M | £1.3M | £2.2M | £488K | 28 |
Where F.Brown Limited is registered
The registered office is in Preston (PR4), in the Fylde local authority area, North West. Show PR4 3YH on a map.
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What happens if F.Brown 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 31 January 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Feb 2027 to 28 Feb 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Mar 2027 to 30 Apr 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 May 2027 to 31 Jul 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Aug 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 May 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jul 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Oct 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Apr 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
- 00742074
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 27 November 1962 (63 years ago)
- Registered office
- Chapel House Farm Lodge Lane, Elswick, Preston, PR4 3YH
- Nature of business
- Other building completion and finishing (SIC 43390)
- Year end
- 30 April (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Unaudited abridged
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 April 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 30 June 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 0 outstanding of 6 registered
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 Preston
Other active building finishing companies registered in Preston.
- First Class Finishes Ltd2025
- FLG Roofing and Building Ltd2025
- Fortress Construct Limited2024
- Freckleton Construction Limited2006
- FTD Building Contractors Ltd2020
- Future Office Limited2004
- G & L Huck & Son Ltd2002
- G.S.G. Buildings Limited2002
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Frequently asked questions
When are F.Brown Limited's accounts due?
F.Brown Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 January 2027 (in 111 days), covering the period to 30 April 2026.
When is F.Brown Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 April 2026 is due at HMRC by 30 April 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 February 2027.
Is F.Brown Limited still trading?
F.Brown 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 F.Brown Limited do?
F.Brown Limited is registered under Other building completion and finishing (SIC 43390).
How old is F.Brown Limited?
F.Brown Limited was incorporated on 27 November 1962, 63 years ago.
What is the penalty if F.Brown 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 F.Brown 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.