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- Martin Butcher Ltd
Martin Butcher Ltd
- Company number
- 15336209
- Incorporated
- 8 Dec 20232 years trading
- Registered office
- 45 City Road, Chester, CH1 3AE
- Nature of business
- Electrical installation
Martin Butcher Ltd is a 2-year-old private limited company registered in Chester, company number 15336209, one of 63 electrical contractors in Chester. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 September 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 December 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 December 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 £12K on the year before, to £12K.
- Current assets of £17K against £6,729 owed within a year: 2.6 times cover.
- 1 employee on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 2 years, 2024 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £12K | £11K | £17K | £6,729 | 1 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | -£295 | £30 | £5,076 | £6,410 | 1 |
Where Martin Butcher Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Chester (CH1), in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area, North West. Show CH1 3AE on a map.
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Also registered at this address
13 other companies use the same registered office as Martin Butcher Ltd.
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What happens if Martin Butcher 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 September 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Oct 2027 to 31 Oct 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Nov 2027 to 31 Dec 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Mar 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Apr 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jan 2028 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Mar 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Jun 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Dec 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
- 15336209
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 8 December 2023 (2 years ago)
- Registered office
- 45 City Road, Chester, CH1 3AE
- Nature of business
- Electrical installation (SIC 43210)
- Year end
- 31 December (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 December 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 6 December 2025
Filing notes for electrical contractors
Electrical contracting companies are often a director plus a van and tools. Most fall within the micro-entity rules, so the accounts filed at Companies House are short, and the CT600 carries the tax detail.
Similar companies in Chester
Other active electrical contractors registered in Chester.
- Mech NW Ltd2020
- O.W.C Electrical Limited2024
- Omega Secure Ltd2026
- R D Electrics Limited2003
- Red Elec Electrical Services Ltd2023
- Ridge Electrical Solutions Ltd2026
- RQ Electrical & Property Services Limited2015
- Safe Electrical Group Ltd2024
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Frequently asked questions
When are Martin Butcher Ltd's accounts due?
Martin Butcher Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 September 2027 (in 352 days), covering the period to 31 December 2026.
When is Martin Butcher Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 December 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 December 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 October 2027.
Is Martin Butcher Ltd still trading?
Martin Butcher 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 Martin Butcher Ltd do?
Martin Butcher Ltd is registered under Electrical installation (SIC 43210).
How old is Martin Butcher Ltd?
Martin Butcher Ltd was incorporated on 8 December 2023, 2 years ago.
What is the penalty if Martin Butcher 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 Martin Butcher 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.