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- Ideal Ceramic Specialists Limited
Ideal Ceramic Specialists Limited
- Company number
- 04502807
- Incorporated
- 2 Aug 200224 years trading
- Registered office
- 3 Richfield Place, 12 Richfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8EQ
- Nature of business
- Floor and wall covering
Ideal Ceramic Specialists Limited is a 24-year-old private limited company registered in Reading, company number 04502807, one of 43 flooring and tiling companies in Reading. 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 £33K (-355.8%) on the year before, to -£24K.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £118K against £145K owed within a year: 0.8 times cover.
- 4 employees on average, down from 5 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2015 to 2024.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2024 | -£24K | £305 | £118K | £145K | 4 |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £9,414 | £1,452 | £141K | £123K | 5 |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £12K | £12K | £139K | £109K | 3 |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £14K | £18K | £157K | £117K | 3 |
| 31 Jul 2020 | £3,513 | £17K | £100K | £58K | 3 |
| 31 Jul 2019 | £7,438 | £185 | £74K | £55K | 3 |
| 31 Jul 2018 | £2,274 | £2,400 | £20K | £20K | 3 |
| 31 Jul 2017 | £1,904 | £19K | £38K | £39K | 3 |
| 31 Jul 2016 | -£2,027 | £20K | £49K | £59K | |
| 31 Jul 2015 | £792 | £781 | £8,760 | £12K |
Where Ideal Ceramic Specialists Limited is registered
The registered office is in Reading (RG1), in the Reading local authority area, South East. Show RG1 8EQ on a map.
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What happens if Ideal Ceramic Specialists Limited 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 | 31 Jul 2026 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Oct 2026 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Jan 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 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
- 04502807
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 2 August 2002 (24 years ago)
- Registered office
- 3 Richfield Place, 12 Richfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8EQ
- Nature of business
- Floor and wall covering (SIC 43330)
- Year end
- 30 July (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 July 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 1 August 2026
Filing notes for flooring and tiling companies
Tiling and flooring companies are mostly micro-entities. The van, tools and materials on hand are the main balance sheet items.
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Frequently asked questions
When are Ideal Ceramic Specialists Limited's accounts due?
Ideal Ceramic Specialists Limited's accounts were due at Companies House on 30 April 2026 and the register shows them as overdue.
When is Ideal Ceramic Specialists Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 July 2025 is due at HMRC by 30 July 2026, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 May 2026.
Is Ideal Ceramic Specialists Limited still trading?
Ideal Ceramic Specialists Limited 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 Ideal Ceramic Specialists Limited do?
Ideal Ceramic Specialists Limited is registered under Floor and wall covering (SIC 43330).
How old is Ideal Ceramic Specialists Limited?
Ideal Ceramic Specialists Limited was incorporated on 2 August 2002, 24 years ago.
What is the penalty if Ideal Ceramic Specialists 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 Ideal Ceramic Specialists Limited 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.