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- M Downes Earthworks Ltd
M Downes Earthworks Ltd
- Company number
- 09805594
- Incorporated
- 2 Oct 201511 years trading
- Registered office
- Laurel Bank Cottage, Clotton, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0EH
- Nature of business
- Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.; Site preparation; Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.
M Downes Earthworks Ltd is a 11-year-old private limited company registered in Tarporley, company number 09805594, one of 6 civil engineering contractors in Tarporley. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 December 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 March 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 £155K (-7.6%) on the year before, to £1.9M.
- Net assets rose in 8 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £988K against £421K owed within a year: 2.3 times cover.
- 8 employees on average, down from 10 the year before.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £1.9M | £150K | £988K | £421K | 8 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £2M | £103K | £1.1M | £461K | 10 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £2M | £325K | £1.6M | £951K | 12 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1.9M | £390K | £1.3M | £896K | 12 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £1.6M | £305K | £1.1M | £884K | 10 |
| 31 Mar 2020 | £1.5M | £94K | £983K | £920K | 10 |
| 31 Mar 2019 | £1.4M | £95K | £760K | £642K | |
| 31 Mar 2018 | £1.4M | £222K | £882K | £572K | |
| 31 Mar 2017 | £1.3M | £200K | £853K | £840K | |
| 31 Mar 2016 | £1M | £298K | £1.4M | £1.4M |
Where M Downes Earthworks Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Tarporley (CW6), in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area, North West. Show CW6 0EH on a map.
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What happens if M Downes Earthworks 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 December 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Jan 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Apr 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jul 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Apr 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jun 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Sep 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Mar 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
- 09805594
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 2 October 2015 (11 years ago)
- Registered office
- Laurel Bank Cottage, Clotton, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0EH
- Nature of business
- Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c. (SIC 42990)
Site preparation (SIC 43120)
Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999) - Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 12 September 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 2 outstanding of 3 registered
Filing notes for civil engineering contractors
Civil engineering contractors usually carry plant and machinery, so capital allowances (the annual investment allowance and the main pool) do much of the work in the corporation tax computation.
Similar companies in Tarporley
Other active civil engineering contractors registered in Tarporley.
- Maude Construction Limited2006
- P & S M Wilson Contractors Limited2004
- Roseneath Engineering Limited2014
- Tarporley Driveways Ltd2014
- Bywater Civil Engineering & Construction Limited1994
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Frequently asked questions
When are M Downes Earthworks Ltd's accounts due?
M Downes Earthworks Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2026 (in 79 days), covering the period to 31 March 2026.
When is M Downes Earthworks Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 March 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 January 2027.
Is M Downes Earthworks Ltd still trading?
M Downes Earthworks 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 M Downes Earthworks Ltd do?
M Downes Earthworks Ltd is registered under Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c. (SIC 42990); Site preparation (SIC 43120); Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999).
How old is M Downes Earthworks Ltd?
M Downes Earthworks Ltd was incorporated on 2 October 2015, 11 years ago.
What is the penalty if M Downes Earthworks 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 M Downes Earthworks 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.