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- Hortus Forma Limited
Hortus Forma Limited
- Company number
- 09534081
- Incorporated
- 9 Apr 201511 years trading
- Registered office
- 6 Charlotte Street, Bath, BA1 2NE
- Nature of business
- Landscape service activities
Hortus Forma Limited is a 11-year-old private limited company registered in Bath, company number 09534081, one of 28 landscaping companies in Bath. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 December 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 March 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 up £149K (+109.6%) on the year before, to £285K.
- Net assets rose in 7 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £354K against £123K owed within a year: 2.9 times cover.
- 2 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 Mar 2025 | £285K | £101K | £354K | £123K | 2 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £136K | £84K | £220K | £115K | 2 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £6,753 | £0 | £72K | £110K | 2 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £5,340 | £2,003 | £73K | £84K | 2 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £66 | £31K | £58K | £34K | 2 |
| 31 Mar 2020 | £8,328 | £0 | £61K | £58K | 2 |
| 31 Mar 2019 | £67K | £58K | £130K | £69K | 2 |
| 31 Mar 2018 | £65K | £61K | £122K | £56K | 2 |
| 31 Mar 2017 | £32K | £27K | £56K | £22K | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2016 | £183 | £4,397 | £16K | £9,580 |
Where Hortus Forma Limited is registered
The registered office is in Bath (BA1), in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority area, South West. Show BA1 2NE on a map.
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What happens if Hortus Forma 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 December 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Jan 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Apr 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jul 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Apr 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jun 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Sep 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Mar 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
- 09534081
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 9 April 2015 (11 years ago)
- Registered office
- 6 Charlotte Street, Bath, BA1 2NE
- Nature of business
- Landscape service activities (SIC 81300)
- Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 9 April 2026
- Previous names
- James Ewen Powell Ltd (until 28 Nov 2024)
Filing notes for landscaping companies
Landscaping companies tend to be seasonal, so the year end date affects how much work in progress and how many unpaid invoices sit on the balance sheet.
Similar companies in Bath
Other active landscaping companies registered in Bath.
- JWMG Ventures Ltd2019
- Kelston Parks Limited2011
- Land and Waterscapes Limited2004
- Living Colour Gardens Limited2011
- Luxury Landscapes (Bath) Limited2021
- Revival Landscaping Ltd2025
- Rosie Nottage Garden Design Ltd2011
- Selby Landscapes Limited2017
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Frequently asked questions
When are Hortus Forma Limited's accounts due?
Hortus Forma Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2026 (in 79 days), covering the period to 31 March 2026.
When is Hortus Forma Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 March 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 January 2027.
Is Hortus Forma Limited still trading?
Hortus Forma 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 Hortus Forma Limited do?
Hortus Forma Limited is registered under Landscape service activities (SIC 81300).
How old is Hortus Forma Limited?
Hortus Forma Limited was incorporated on 9 April 2015, 11 years ago.
What is the penalty if Hortus Forma 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 Hortus Forma 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.