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- L Hobley Ltd
L Hobley Ltd
- Company number
- 06882461
- Incorporated
- 20 Apr 200917 years trading
- Registered office
- 156 Newton Road, Torquay, TQ2 7AQ
- Nature of business
- Painting
L Hobley Ltd is a 17-year-old private limited company registered in Torquay, company number 06882461, one of 6 painting and decorating companies in Torquay. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 January 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 30 April 2026 is due at HMRC on 30 April 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 £14K (+101.3%) on the year before, to £180.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £24K against £22K owed within a year: 1.1 times cover.
- 1 employee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | £180 | £24K | £22K | 1 | |
| 30 Apr 2024 | -£14K | £11K | £24K | 1 | |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £523 | £45K | £43K | 2 | |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £170 | £72K | £27K | 1 | |
| 30 Apr 2021 | £16K | £104K | £29K | 2 | |
| 30 Apr 2020 | £11K | £32K | £19K | 2 | |
| 30 Apr 2019 | £24K | £46K | £20K | ||
| 30 Apr 2018 | £2,199 | £8,968 | £13K | ||
| 30 Apr 2017 | £19K | £25K | £9,518 | ||
| 30 Apr 2016 | £30K | £18K | £41K | £17K |
Who runs and owns L Hobley Ltd
From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.
Officer
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| L*** H*** | Director | Apr 2009 |
Person with significant control
Where L Hobley Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Torquay (TQ2), in the Torbay local authority area, South West. Show TQ2 7AQ on a map.
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Shared registered office
38 companies on our pages use this registered office address. An address shared this widely is usually an accountant's office or a company formation agent's service address, not where the business trades from.
What happens if L Hobley Ltd 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 January 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Feb 2027 to 28 Feb 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Mar 2027 to 30 Apr 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 May 2027 to 31 Jul 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Aug 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 May 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jul 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Oct 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Apr 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
- 06882461
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 20 April 2009 (17 years ago)
- Registered office
- 156 Newton Road, Torquay, TQ2 7AQ
- Nature of business
- Painting (SIC 43341)
- Year end
- 30 April (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 April 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 20 April 2026
- Previous names
- Propaint and Spray Limited (until 9 Feb 2024)
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 Torquay
Other active painting and decorating companies registered in Torquay.
- Nick and Hris Ltd2020
- Spotlight Property Staging Ltd2025
- C C G Decorators Limited2010
- Clean Home Protec Limited2015
- Interior Decorative Techniques Limited2013
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Frequently asked questions
When are L Hobley Ltd's accounts due?
L Hobley Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 January 2027 (in 110 days), covering the period to 30 April 2026.
When is L Hobley Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 April 2026 is due at HMRC by 30 April 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 February 2027.
Is L Hobley Ltd still trading?
L Hobley Ltd 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 L Hobley Ltd do?
L Hobley Ltd is registered under Painting (SIC 43341).
How old is L Hobley Ltd?
L Hobley Ltd was incorporated on 20 April 2009, 17 years ago.
Who runs L Hobley Ltd?
L Hobley Ltd has 1 active director, the longest-serving appointed in Apr 2009. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.
Who owns L Hobley Ltd?
One person or company has significant control of L Hobley Ltd: an individual (owns 75% or more of the shares).
What is the penalty if L Hobley 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 L Hobley Ltd 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.