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- M L Scott Ltd
M L Scott Ltd
- Company number
- 08158291
- Incorporated
- 26 Jul 201214 years trading
- Registered office
- 40 Lydgate Lane, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 3LF
- Nature of business
- Other building completion and finishing
M L Scott Ltd is a 14-year-old private limited company registered in Bishop Auckland, company number 08158291, one of 15 building finishing companies in Bishop Auckland. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 June 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 30 September 2026 is due at HMRC on 30 September 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 £3,944 (+2.3%) on the year before, to £177K.
- Net assets rose in 7 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £180K against £12K owed within a year: more than 10 times cover.
- No employees reported for the latest year (directors are often not counted as employees).
- 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 Sep 2025 | £177K | £28K | £180K | £12K | 0 |
| 30 Sep 2024 | £173K | £68K | £171K | £11K | 4 |
| 30 Sep 2023 | £181K | £157K | £170K | £8,526 | 5 |
| 30 Sep 2022 | £253K | £252K | £262K | £33K | 5 |
| 30 Sep 2021 | £216K | £225K | £41K | 5 | |
| 30 Sep 2020 | £164K | £190K | £42K | 5 | |
| 30 Sep 2019 | £135K | £156K | £39K | 6 | |
| 30 Sep 2018 | £99K | ||||
| 30 Sep 2017 | £72K | £125K | £70K | ||
| 30 Sep 2016 | £23K | £76K | £63K |
Where M L Scott Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Bishop Auckland (DL13), in the County Durham local authority area, North East. Show DL13 3LF on a map.
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- McFadyen Skyla LtdCleaning companies
- McFadyendurham LtdCleaning companies
- Foxx Electrical Contractors LtdElectricians
- Steven Dunn Joiner and Builder LtdProperty developers
- Beh Energy LtdMachinery repair and installation
- Northern Machinery (Sales & Hire) LtdMotor traders
- North Star Scaffolding LtdScaffolders
What happens if M L Scott 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 30 June 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jul 2027 to 31 Jul 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Aug 2027 to 30 Sep 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Oct 2027 to 31 Dec 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jan 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Oct 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Dec 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Mar 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Sep 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
- 08158291
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 26 July 2012 (14 years ago)
- Registered office
- 40 Lydgate Lane, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 3LF
- Nature of business
- Other building completion and finishing (SIC 43390)
- Year end
- 30 September (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 September 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 17 July 2026
Filing notes for building finishing companies
Finishing trade companies cover a wide range of work. Most are micro-entities with simple accounts and a straightforward CT600.
Similar companies in Bishop Auckland
Other active building finishing companies registered in Bishop Auckland.
- Matthew Vollans Construction Limited2004
- Mixrova Ltd2025
- NMB Partitions Limited2001
- Pinkney Building Contractors Limited2006
- Prestige Clad Coatings Limited2015
- Ac Building Services (Ne) Ltd2026
- BC Timber Framers Ltd2022
- C & T Construction Services Ltd2024
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Frequently asked questions
When are M L Scott Ltd's accounts due?
M L Scott Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 June 2027 (in 260 days), covering the period to 30 September 2026.
When is M L Scott Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 September 2026 is due at HMRC by 30 September 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 July 2027.
Is M L Scott Ltd still trading?
M L Scott 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 L Scott Ltd do?
M L Scott Ltd is registered under Other building completion and finishing (SIC 43390).
How old is M L Scott Ltd?
M L Scott Ltd was incorporated on 26 July 2012, 14 years ago.
What is the penalty if M L Scott 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 L Scott 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.