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- Forrest Drilling Limited
Forrest Drilling Limited
- Company number
- SC324938
- Incorporated
- 5 Jun 200719 years trading
- Registered office
- Creaghenard, Finzean, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 6NE
- Nature of business
- Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.; Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities
Forrest Drilling Limited is a 19-year-old private limited company registered in Banchory, company number SC324938, one of the UK's specialist construction companies. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 5 January 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 5 April 2026 is due at HMRC on 5 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 £50K (-23.1%) on the year before, to £166K.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £180K against £17K owed within a year: more than 10 times cover.
- 1 employee on average, down from 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £166K | £180K | £17K | 1 | |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £216K | £258K | £42K | 2 | |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £222K | £264K | £43K | 2 | |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £211K | £241K | £31K | 2 | |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £300K | £316K | £16K | 2 | |
| 5 Apr 2020 | £315K | £350K | £36K | 2 | |
| 5 Apr 2019 | £240K | £279K | £41K | ||
| 5 Apr 2018 | £202K | £240K | £38K | ||
| 5 Apr 2017 | £188K | £192K | £4,211 | ||
| 5 Apr 2016 | £256K | £254K | £284K | £28K |
Where Forrest Drilling Limited is registered
The registered office is in Banchory (AB31), in the Aberdeenshire local authority area, Scotland. Show AB31 6NE on a map.
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What happens if Forrest Drilling 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 5 January 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 6 Jan 2027 to 5 Feb 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 6 Feb 2027 to 5 Apr 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 6 Apr 2027 to 5 Jul 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 6 Jul 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 6 Apr 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 5 Jul 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 5 Oct 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 5 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
- SC324938
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 5 June 2007 (19 years ago)
- Registered office
- Creaghenard, Finzean, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 6NE
- Nature of business
- Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999)
Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities (SIC 71122) - Year end
- 5 April (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 5 April 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 5 June 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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Frequently asked questions
When are Forrest Drilling Limited's accounts due?
Forrest Drilling Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 5 January 2027 (in 84 days), covering the period to 5 April 2026.
When is Forrest Drilling Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 5 April 2026 is due at HMRC by 5 April 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 6 January 2027.
Is Forrest Drilling Limited still trading?
Forrest Drilling 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 Forrest Drilling Limited do?
Forrest Drilling Limited is registered under Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999); Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities (SIC 71122).
How old is Forrest Drilling Limited?
Forrest Drilling Limited was incorporated on 5 June 2007, 19 years ago.
What is the penalty if Forrest Drilling 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 Forrest Drilling 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.