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- Groundworks and demolition
- Colchester
- HMS Groundworks Ltd
HMS Groundworks Ltd
- Company number
- 06860505
- Incorporated
- 26 Mar 200917 years trading
- Registered office
- Armoury House Armoury Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3JP
- Nature of business
- Site preparation; Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.
HMS Groundworks Ltd is a 17-year-old private limited company registered in Colchester, company number 06860505, one of 21 groundworks and demolition companies in Colchester. 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 £91K (+143.5%) on the year before, to £155K.
- Net assets rose in 7 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £151K against £45K owed within a year: 3.4 times cover.
- 2 employees on average during the year.
- 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 | £155K | £140K | £151K | £45K | 2 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £64K | £71K | £74K | £21K | 2 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £42K | £42K | £43K | £23K | 3 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £43K | £55K | £55K | £39K | 2 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £28K | £54K | £53K | 2 | |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £12K | £32K | £48K | 2 | |
| 31 Mar 2020 | £10K | £42K | £52K | ||
| 31 Mar 2019 | £938 | £13K | £15K | ||
| 31 Mar 2018 | £1,936 | £4,330 | £10K | ||
| 31 Mar 2017 | £1,106 | £9,913 | £14K |
Where HMS Groundworks Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Colchester (CO6), in the Colchester local authority area, East of England. Show CO6 3JP on a map.
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Shared registered office
47 companies on our pages use this registered office address. An address shared this widely is usually an accountant's office or a company formation agent's service address, not where the business trades from.
What happens if HMS Groundworks 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
- 06860505
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 26 March 2009 (17 years ago)
- Registered office
- Armoury House Armoury Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3JP
- Nature of business
- Site preparation (SIC 43120)
Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999) - Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2026
- Last confirmation statement
- 26 March 2026
Filing notes for groundworks and demolition companies
Groundworks and demolition companies tend to own heavy plant, so capital allowances and hire purchase liabilities show up in both the accounts and the CT600.
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Other active groundworks and demolition companies registered in Colchester.
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Frequently asked questions
When are HMS Groundworks Ltd's accounts due?
HMS Groundworks Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2027 (in 444 days), covering the period to 31 March 2027.
When is HMS Groundworks 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 HMS Groundworks Ltd still trading?
HMS Groundworks 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 HMS Groundworks Ltd do?
HMS Groundworks Ltd is registered under Site preparation (SIC 43120); Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999).
How old is HMS Groundworks Ltd?
HMS Groundworks Ltd was incorporated on 26 March 2009, 17 years ago.
What is the penalty if HMS Groundworks 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 HMS Groundworks 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.