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Howse and O'Reilly (Witney) Limited
- Company number
- 01281124
- Incorporated
- 11 Oct 197650 years trading
- Registered office
- Unit 4, West End Industrial Estate, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 1UB
- Nature of business
- Electrical installation
Howse and O'Reilly (Witney) Limited is a 50-year-old private limited company registered in Witney, company number 01281124, one of 39 electrical contractors in Witney. 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 £9,969 (-8.2%) on the year before, to £112K.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 8 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £150K against £50K owed within a year: 3.0 times cover.
- 8 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 | £112K | £150K | £50K | 8 | |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £122K | £167K | £59K | 8 | |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £161K | £190K | £47K | 8 | |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £174K | £206K | £45K | 7 | |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £215K | £279K | £78K | 6 | |
| 31 Aug 2020 | £161K | £200K | £52K | 6 | |
| 31 Aug 2019 | £158K | £215K | £65K | ||
| 31 Aug 2018 | £157K | £206K | £57K | ||
| 31 Aug 2017 | £126K | £169K | £50K | ||
| 31 Aug 2016 | £119K | £57K |
Where Howse and O'Reilly (Witney) Limited is registered
The registered office is in Witney (OX28), in the West Oxfordshire local authority area, South East. Show OX28 1UB on a map.
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What happens if Howse and O'Reilly (Witney) 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
- 01281124
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 11 October 1976 (50 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit 4, West End Industrial Estate, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 1UB
- Nature of business
- Electrical installation (SIC 43210)
- Year end
- 31 August (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 August 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 16 January 2026
Filing notes for electrical contractors
Electrical contracting companies are often a director plus a van and tools. Most fall within the micro-entity rules, so the accounts filed at Companies House are short, and the CT600 carries the tax detail.
Similar companies in Witney
Other active electrical contractors registered in Witney.
- John Wilkinson Electrical Solutions Limited2001
- Lumos Electrical Services Limited2013
- Lumos P.V. Power Systems Limited2022
- M B Electrics (2006) Limited2006
- Meckel Limited2017
- Meica Technical Services (MTS) Ltd2016
- MJC Total Electric Limited2025
- Nexcore Group Limited2025
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Frequently asked questions
When are Howse and O'Reilly (Witney) Limited's accounts due?
Howse and O'Reilly (Witney) Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 May 2027 (in 230 days), covering the period to 31 August 2026.
When is Howse and O'Reilly (Witney) 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 Howse and O'Reilly (Witney) Limited still trading?
Howse and O'Reilly (Witney) 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 Howse and O'Reilly (Witney) Limited do?
Howse and O'Reilly (Witney) Limited is registered under Electrical installation (SIC 43210).
How old is Howse and O'Reilly (Witney) Limited?
Howse and O'Reilly (Witney) Limited was incorporated on 11 October 1976, 50 years ago.
What is the penalty if Howse and O'Reilly (Witney) 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 Howse and O'Reilly (Witney) 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.