- Company number
- SC635034
- Incorporated
- 3 Jul 20197 years trading
- Registered office
- PO Box 24238, SC635034 - Companies House Default Address, Edinburgh, EH7 9HR
- Nature of business
- Construction of domestic buildings; Other construction installation
Hugh Strain of Ayr Ltd is a 7-year-old private limited company registered in Edinburgh, company number SC635034, one of 231 building contractors in Edinburgh. Companies House shows its accounts as overdue: they were due on 30 April 2026.
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 £239K on the year before, to -£238K.
- Net assets rose in 2 of 4 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £206K against £9,085 owed within a year: more than 10 times cover.
- 17 employees on average, down from 20 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 5 years, 2020 to 2024.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2024 | -£238K | £12K | £206K | £9,085 | 17 |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £1,187 | £42K | £399K | £399K | 20 |
| 31 Jul 2022 | -£20K | £230K | £242K | 16 | |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £4,608 | £195K | £177K | 14 | |
| 31 Jul 2020 | -£112K | £56K | £138K | 14 |
Where Hugh Strain of Ayr Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Edinburgh (EH7), in the City of Edinburgh local authority area, Scotland. Show EH7 9HR on a map.
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What happens if Hugh Strain of Ayr Ltd files late
If the accounts reach Companies House today, the late filing penalty is £750 (£1,500 if last year's accounts were also late). It rises at each step below.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 May 2026 to 31 May 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jun 2026 to 31 Jul 2026 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Aug 2026 to 31 Oct 2026 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Nov 2026 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Aug 2026 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Oct 2026 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 31 Jan 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Jul 2027 | 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
- SC635034
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 3 July 2019 (7 years ago)
- Registered office
- PO Box 24238, SC635034 - Companies House Default Address, Edinburgh, EH7 9HR
- Nature of business
- Construction of domestic buildings (SIC 41202)
Other construction installation (SIC 43290) - Year end
- 31 July (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 July 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 2 July 2025
- Previous names
- H Strain of Ayr Ltd (until 4 Sep 2019)
Filing notes for building contractors
Building companies often run the Construction Industry Scheme as a contractor, a subcontractor or both. CIS deductions suffered during the year are set against the PAYE bill, and any unrecovered balance at the year end matters when the accounts are drawn up.
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Frequently asked questions
When are Hugh Strain of Ayr Ltd's accounts due?
Hugh Strain of Ayr Ltd's accounts were due at Companies House on 30 April 2026 and the register shows them as overdue.
When is Hugh Strain of Ayr Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 July 2025 is due at HMRC by 31 July 2026, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 May 2026.
Is Hugh Strain of Ayr Ltd still trading?
Hugh Strain of Ayr Ltd is listed as active on the Companies House register (checked 13 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 Hugh Strain of Ayr Ltd do?
Hugh Strain of Ayr Ltd is registered under Construction of domestic buildings (SIC 41202); Other construction installation (SIC 43290).
How old is Hugh Strain of Ayr Ltd?
Hugh Strain of Ayr Ltd was incorporated on 3 July 2019, 7 years ago.
What is the penalty if Hugh Strain of Ayr 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 Hugh Strain of Ayr Ltd on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026, rechecked 13 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.