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- M L Best Limited
M L Best Limited
- Company number
- 05012962
- Incorporated
- 12 Jan 200422 years trading
- Registered office
- 25 Market Place, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AF
- Nature of business
- Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.
M L Best Limited is a 22-year-old private limited company registered in Blandford Forum, company number 05012962, one of 10 specialist construction companies in Blandford Forum. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 October 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 January 2027 is due at HMRC on 31 January 2028.
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 £75K (-37.5%) on the year before, to £125K.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £108K against £14K owed within a year: 7.5 times cover.
- 3 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2017 to 2026.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2026 | £125K | £108K | £14K | 3 | |
| 31 Jan 2025 | £201K | £233K | £51K | 3 | |
| 31 Jan 2024 | £223K | £229K | £31K | 4 | |
| 31 Jan 2023 | £219K | £215K | £27K | 5 | |
| 31 Jan 2022 | £189K | £189K | £37K | 5 | |
| 31 Jan 2021 | £171K | £175K | £47K | 5 | |
| 31 Jan 2020 | £188K | £198K | £38K | 5 | |
| 31 Jan 2019 | £138K | £137K | £31K | 5 | |
| 31 Jan 2018 | £170K | £193K | £59K | 4 | |
| 31 Jan 2017 | £110K | £158K | £80K |
Where M L Best Limited is registered
The registered office is in Blandford Forum (DT11), in the Dorset local authority area, South West. Show DT11 7AF on a map.
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- Blandford Sealants LtdFinishing trades
- Rise Up Ventures (Highland Court) LimitedProperty developers
- Okeford Electrical LtdElectricians
- Fortis TFM LimitedFacilities management
- Smartgrid Energy Infrastructure LtdElectricians
- Dorset Woodworks LimitedJoiners and carpenters
- Dean Young LimitedFinishing trades
Also registered at this address
11 other companies use the same registered office as M L Best Limited.
- Amey's Automotive LimitedMechanics and garages
- Boilerwise Installations LimitedPlumbers and heating engineers
- Collett Electrical Services LtdElectricians
- Harney LimitedBuilders
- Keeda Services LtdElectricians
- Penview Homes LimitedFinishing trades
- S & H Motors (Poole) LimitedMechanics and garages
- S Lawson LimitedJoiners and carpenters
- Saxon Civils LtdGroundworks and demolition
- Tidy Gardens LimitedLandscapers and gardeners
- V Wallis Welding LimitedSpecialist contractors
What happens if M L Best 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 October 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Nov 2027 to 30 Nov 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Dec 2027 to 31 Jan 2028 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Feb 2028 to 30 Apr 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 May 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Feb 2028 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Apr 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 31 Jul 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Jan 2029 | 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
- 05012962
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 12 January 2004 (22 years ago)
- Registered office
- 25 Market Place, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AF
- Nature of business
- Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999)
- Year end
- 31 January (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 January 2026
- Last confirmation statement
- 21 September 2025
Filing notes for specialist construction companies
Specialist contractors often work under CIS for main contractors. Retentions held back by the customer still count towards turnover once the work is done.
Similar companies in Blandford Forum
Other active specialist construction companies registered in Blandford Forum.
- Maintain Property South Ltd2026
- Oxford Building & Carpentry Limited2002
- RLD Carpentry Limited2014
- Southern Cross Electrical Services Ltd2017
- V Wallis Welding Limited2004
- A M Carpentry Ltd2015
- Ben Carter Paving & Groundworks Ltd2012
- Evans Asbestos Ltd2017
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Frequently asked questions
When are M L Best Limited's accounts due?
M L Best Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 October 2027 (in 383 days), covering the period to 31 January 2027.
When is M L Best Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 January 2027 is due at HMRC by 31 January 2028, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 November 2027.
Is M L Best Limited still trading?
M L Best 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 M L Best Limited do?
M L Best Limited is registered under Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999).
How old is M L Best Limited?
M L Best Limited was incorporated on 12 January 2004, 22 years ago.
What is the penalty if M L Best 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 L Best 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.