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- Martin Watts Ltd
Martin Watts Ltd
- Company number
- 08026045
- Incorporated
- 11 Apr 201214 years trading
- Registered office
- Market House, 21 Lenten Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1HG
- Nature of business
- Other building completion and finishing
Martin Watts Ltd is a 14-year-old private limited company registered in Alton, company number 08026045, one of 15 building finishing companies in Alton. 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 up £175K (+49.3%) on the year before, to £530K.
- Net assets rose in 9 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £683K against £237K owed within a year: 2.9 times cover.
- 15 employees on average during the year.
- 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 | £530K | £282K | £683K | £237K | 15 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £355K | £214K | £586K | £310K | 15 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £277K | £116K | £373K | £154K | 11 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £238K | £207K | £405K | £176K | 12 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £203K | £287K | £408K | £203K | 12 |
| 31 Mar 2020 | £175K | £153K | £238K | £109K | 16 |
| 31 Mar 2019 | £159K | £127K | £283K | £186K | 16 |
| 31 Mar 2018 | £142K | £75K | £241K | £162K | 10 |
| 31 Mar 2017 | £54K | £17K | £194K | £195K | 10 |
| 31 Mar 2016 | £4,456 | £15K | £107K | £150K |
Where Martin Watts Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Alton (GU34), in the East Hampshire local authority area, South East. Show GU34 1HG on a map.
Other trade companies in GU34
- Selborne Oak LtdBuilders
- Road & Acre LtdMotor traders
- S Charlton & Sons LimitedFinishing trades
- Buoyansea LtdMachinery repair and installation
- Ajs Design & Build LimitedJoiners and carpenters
- Inca Road Sales LimitedMechanics and garages
- Alton Valeting LtdCleaning companies
- Ab Maintain LimitedMachinery repair and installation
Shared registered office
50 companies on our pages use this registered office address. An address shared this widely is usually an accountant's office or a company formation agent's service address, not where the business trades from.
What happens if Martin Watts 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
- 08026045
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 11 April 2012 (14 years ago)
- Registered office
- Market House, 21 Lenten Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1HG
- Nature of business
- Other building completion and finishing (SIC 43390)
- Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 10 April 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 Alton
Other active building finishing companies registered in Alton.
- R.W. Smith (Surrey) Limited2002
- S Charlton & Sons Limited2026
- Saband Corporation Ltd2020
- Shadow Wall Limited2013
- Tensixty Kitchens Limited2023
- TMT-7 Limited2023
- A3 Asbestos Services Limited2021
- Airsafe Analytical Limited2008
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Frequently asked questions
When are Martin Watts Ltd's accounts due?
Martin Watts Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2026 (in 80 days), covering the period to 31 March 2026.
When is Martin Watts 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 Martin Watts Ltd still trading?
Martin Watts 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 Watts Ltd do?
Martin Watts Ltd is registered under Other building completion and finishing (SIC 43390).
How old is Martin Watts Ltd?
Martin Watts Ltd was incorporated on 11 April 2012, 14 years ago.
What is the penalty if Martin Watts 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 Watts 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.