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- Painters and decorators
- Hayling Island
- Highlight Decorators Limited
Highlight Decorators Limited
- Company number
- 04257705
- Incorporated
- 24 Jul 200125 years trading
- Registered office
- 87 Southwood Road, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 9PU
- Nature of business
- Painting
Highlight Decorators Limited is a 25-year-old private limited company registered in Hayling Island, company number 04257705, one of 5 painting and decorating companies in Hayling Island. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 May 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 August 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 August 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 £4,563 (-2.4%) on the year before, to £185K.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £189K against £32K owed within a year: 5.9 times cover.
- 5 employees on average during the year.
- 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 Aug 2025 | £185K | £152K | £189K | £32K | 5 |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £190K | £121K | £186K | £23K | 5 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £244K | £202K | £248K | £40K | 5 |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £214K | £182K | £225K | £61K | 2 |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £156K | £126K | £166K | £30K | 2 |
| 31 Aug 2020 | £119K | £81K | £127K | £26K | 2 |
| 31 Aug 2019 | £135K | £120K | £142K | £27K | |
| 31 Aug 2018 | £152K | £130K | £151K | £25K | 10 |
| 31 Aug 2017 | £225K | £207K | £248K | £58K | 13 |
| 31 Aug 2016 | £169K | £114K | £165K | £28K |
Where Highlight Decorators Limited is registered
The registered office is in Hayling Island (PO11), in the Havant local authority area, South East. Show PO11 9PU on a map.
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What happens if Highlight Decorators 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 May 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jun 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jul 2027 to 31 Aug 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Sep 2027 to 30 Nov 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Dec 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Sep 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Nov 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 29 Feb 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Aug 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
- 04257705
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 24 July 2001 (25 years ago)
- Registered office
- 87 Southwood Road, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 9PU
- Nature of business
- Painting (SIC 43341)
- Year end
- 31 August (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 August 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 24 July 2026
Filing notes for painting and decorating companies
Decorating companies are usually labour-based micro-entities working for homeowners and contractors, some of it under CIS.
Similar companies in Hayling Island
Other active painting and decorating companies registered in Hayling Island.
- Rowlands Harte Decorating Contractors Ltd2025
- Bright Horizon Painting Limited2025
- Everyone Needs A Dave Ltd2018
- Hectors Decor Ltd2026
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Frequently asked questions
When are Highlight Decorators Limited's accounts due?
Highlight Decorators Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 May 2027 (in 231 days), covering the period to 31 August 2026.
When is Highlight Decorators Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 August 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 August 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 June 2027.
Is Highlight Decorators Limited still trading?
Highlight Decorators 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 Highlight Decorators Limited do?
Highlight Decorators Limited is registered under Painting (SIC 43341).
How old is Highlight Decorators Limited?
Highlight Decorators Limited was incorporated on 24 July 2001, 25 years ago.
What is the penalty if Highlight Decorators 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 Highlight Decorators 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.