- Companies
- Groundworks and demolition
- South Molton
- M.C. Ayre Limited
M.C. Ayre Limited
- Company number
- 04647755
- Incorporated
- 24 Jan 200323 years trading
- Registered office
- Centry Lee, Bishops Nympton, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4PP
- Nature of business
- Site preparation
M.C. Ayre Limited is a 23-year-old private limited company registered in South Molton, company number 04647755, one of the UK's groundworks and demolition companies. Companies House shows its accounts as overdue: they were due on 31 December 2025.
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 £2,466 (-19.1%) on the year before, to -£15K.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 7 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £15K against £30K owed within a year: 0.5 times cover.
- No employees reported for the latest year (directors are often not counted as employees).
- Balance sheets on record for 8 years, 2016 to 2023.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2023 | -£15K | £15K | £30K | 0 | |
| 31 Mar 2022 | -£13K | £20K | £33K | 0 | |
| 31 Mar 2021 | -£8,495 | £21K | £30K | 1 | |
| 31 Mar 2020 | -£9,005 | £14K | £23K | 1 | |
| 31 Mar 2019 | -£9,438 | £16K | £25K | ||
| 31 Mar 2018 | -£14K | £9,579 | £24K | ||
| 31 Mar 2017 | -£15K | £5,614 | £22K | ||
| 31 Mar 2016 | -£8,109 | £6,312 | £24K |
Where M.C. Ayre Limited is registered
The registered office is in South Molton (EX36), in the North Devon local authority area, South West. Show EX36 4PP on a map.
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What happens if M.C. Ayre Limited files late
If the accounts reach Companies House today, the late filing penalty is £1,500 (£3,000 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 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Feb 2026 to 31 Mar 2026 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Apr 2026 to 30 Jun 2026 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jul 2026 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Apr 2026 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jun 2026 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Sep 2026 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Mar 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
- 04647755
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 24 January 2003 (23 years ago)
- Registered office
- Centry Lee, Bishops Nympton, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4PP
- Nature of business
- Site preparation (SIC 43120)
- Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 4 January 2024
Filing notes for groundworks and demolition companies
Groundworks and demolition companies tend to own heavy plant, so capital allowances and hire purchase liabilities show up in both the accounts and the CT600.
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Frequently asked questions
When are M.C. Ayre Limited's accounts due?
M.C. Ayre Limited's accounts were due at Companies House on 31 December 2025 and the register shows them as overdue.
When is M.C. Ayre Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 March 2025 is due at HMRC by 31 March 2026, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 January 2026.
Is M.C. Ayre Limited still trading?
M.C. Ayre Limited is listed as active on the Companies House register (checked 12 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 M.C. Ayre Limited do?
M.C. Ayre Limited is registered under Site preparation (SIC 43120).
How old is M.C. Ayre Limited?
M.C. Ayre Limited was incorporated on 24 January 2003, 23 years ago.
What is the penalty if M.C. Ayre 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 M.C. Ayre Limited on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026, rechecked 12 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.