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- Ian Mason Limited
Ian Mason Limited
- Company number
- 01505333
- Incorporated
- 1 Jul 198046 years trading
- Registered office
- 2 Kirkdale Close, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 2UT
- Nature of business
- Painting
Ian Mason Limited is a 46-year-old private limited company registered in Darwen, company number 01505333, one of 5 painting and decorating companies in Darwen. 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 £37K (-71.9%) on the year before, to £14K.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 8 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £41K against £47K owed within a year: 0.9 times cover.
- No employees reported for the latest year (directors are often not counted as employees).
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2015 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £14K | £41K | £47K | 0 | |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £51K | £61K | £27K | 5 | |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £58K | £55K | £24K | 6 | |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £68K | £76K | £37K | 8 | |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £47K | £58K | £35K | 8 | |
| 31 Aug 2020 | £28K | £69K | £63K | 6 | |
| 31 Aug 2019 | £13K | £41K | £45K | 6 | |
| 31 Aug 2018 | £630 | £56K | £68K | ||
| 31 Aug 2017 | £36K | £63K | £51K | ||
| 31 Aug 2015 | £94K | £4,684 | £148K | £63K |
Public contracts won
Ian Mason Limited has one public sector contract award on record; the ones with their own published value total £51K (2021). Source: Contracts Finder and Find a Tender award notices. These were matched by the company's exact name because the notice gave no company number.
| Buyer | Contract | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council | Phase Two Redecoration Scheme Old Town Hall, Blackburn, Lancashire. | £51K | 24 May 2021 |
Where Ian Mason Limited is registered
The registered office is in Darwen (BB3), in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area, North West. Show BB3 2UT on a map.
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What happens if Ian Mason 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
- 01505333
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 1 July 1980 (46 years ago)
- Registered office
- 2 Kirkdale Close, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 2UT
- Nature of business
- Painting (SIC 43341)
- Year end
- 31 August (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 August 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 14 April 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 1 registered
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 Darwen
Other active painting and decorating companies registered in Darwen.
- Meadows Decorators Ltd2024
- Bradley's Decor Limited2022
- Bromley Cross Painting Services Ltd2013
- Ecm Painter & Decorator Ltd2021
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Frequently asked questions
When are Ian Mason Limited's accounts due?
Ian Mason 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 Ian Mason 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 Ian Mason Limited still trading?
Ian Mason 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 Ian Mason Limited do?
Ian Mason Limited is registered under Painting (SIC 43341).
How old is Ian Mason Limited?
Ian Mason Limited was incorporated on 1 July 1980, 46 years ago.
Has Ian Mason Limited won public sector contracts?
Yes. Ian Mason Limited has one contract award from public bodies on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender (those with their own published value total £51K), most recently from Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.
What is the penalty if Ian Mason 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 Ian Mason 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.