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- May Construction Ltd
May Construction Ltd
- Company number
- 05220366
- Incorporated
- 2 Sep 200422 years trading
- Registered office
- 23 London Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9BJ
- Nature of business
- Construction of commercial buildings; Construction of domestic buildings
May Construction Ltd is a 22-year-old private limited company registered in Downham Market, company number 05220366, one of 26 building contractors in Downham Market. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 May 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 August 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 August 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 £4,434 (-2.7%) on the year before, to £162K.
- Net assets rose in 1 of 4 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £236K against £104K owed within a year: 2.3 times cover.
- No employees reported for the latest year (directors are often not counted as employees).
- Balance sheets on record for 5 years, 2021 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £162K | £236K | £236K | £104K | 0 |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £167K | £170K | £200K | £135K | 2 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £219K | £302K | £366K | £234K | 2 |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £160K | £106K | £232K | £155K | 2 |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £165K | £68K | £226K | £134K | 2 |
Where May Construction Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Downham Market (PE38), in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk local authority area, East of England. Show PE38 9BJ on a map.
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- Fawcett & Lloyd Automotive Works LtdMechanics and garages
Shared registered office
36 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 May Construction 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 May 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jun 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jul 2027 to 31 Aug 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Sep 2027 to 30 Nov 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Dec 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Sep 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Nov 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 29 Feb 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Aug 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
- 05220366
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 2 September 2004 (22 years ago)
- Registered office
- 23 London Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9BJ
- Nature of business
- Construction of commercial buildings (SIC 41201)
Construction of domestic buildings (SIC 41202) - Year end
- 31 August (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 August 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 24 August 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 0 outstanding of 1 registered
Filing notes for building contractors
Building companies often run the Construction Industry Scheme as a contractor, a subcontractor or both. CIS deductions suffered during the year are set against the PAYE bill, and any unrecovered balance at the year end matters when the accounts are drawn up.
Similar companies in Downham Market
Other active building contractors registered in Downham Market.
- MB Electrical Solutions Ltd2016
- Peter Knight Housebuilding Ltd2025
- Polestar Enterprises Limited2014
- R Nally Services Ltd2015
- Ray Langleys Building Services Ltd2023
- Richard James Buildings Ltd2020
- STL Construction & Groundworks Ltd2025
- Woodward & Son Building Services Limited2024
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Frequently asked questions
When are May Construction Ltd's accounts due?
May Construction Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 May 2027 (in 230 days), covering the period to 31 August 2026.
When is May Construction Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 August 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 August 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 June 2027.
Is May Construction Ltd still trading?
May Construction 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 May Construction Ltd do?
May Construction Ltd is registered under Construction of commercial buildings (SIC 41201); Construction of domestic buildings (SIC 41202).
How old is May Construction Ltd?
May Construction Ltd was incorporated on 2 September 2004, 22 years ago.
What is the penalty if May Construction 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 May Construction 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.