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- McGuiness & Farrow Ltd
McGuiness & Farrow Ltd
- Company number
- 12438367
- Incorporated
- 3 Feb 20206 years trading
- Registered office
- West End Barn the Street, Rayne, Braintree, CM77 6RY
- Nature of business
- Development of building projects
McGuiness & Farrow Ltd is a 6-year-old private limited company registered in Braintree, company number 12438367, one of 78 property development companies in Braintree. 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 down £9,036 (-77.9%) on the year before, to £2,566.
- Net assets rose in 2 of 4 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £2.4M against £2.4M owed within a year: 1.0 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 Mar 2025 | £2,566 | £49K | £2.4M | £2.4M | 0 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £12K | £19K | £594K | £586K | 0 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | -£6,737 | £2,816 | £1.4M | £1.4M | 0 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | -£7,755 | £7,868 | £1.7M | £1.7M | 0 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | -£1,023 | £27K | £681K | £682K | 0 |
Where McGuiness & Farrow Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Braintree (CM77), in the Braintree local authority area, East of England. Show CM77 6RY on a map.
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What happens if McGuiness & Farrow 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
- 12438367
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 3 February 2020 (6 years ago)
- Registered office
- West End Barn the Street, Rayne, Braintree, CM77 6RY
- Nature of business
- Development of building projects (SIC 41100)
- Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 2 February 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 5 outstanding of 5 registered
- Previous names
- M F Homes Ltd (until 3 Aug 2022)
Filing notes for property development companies
Many property development companies are single-project vehicles. Stock of land and buildings sits on the balance sheet as work in progress until sale, and a company that has finished its project may become dormant rather than close.
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- Multi Building Services Ltd2011
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- Nartey Ltd2015
- Nelson Drive Developments Ltd2025
- P.G. Bones Developments Ltd.1984
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Frequently asked questions
When are McGuiness & Farrow Ltd's accounts due?
McGuiness & Farrow Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2026 (in 79 days), covering the period to 31 March 2026.
When is McGuiness & Farrow 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 McGuiness & Farrow Ltd still trading?
McGuiness & Farrow 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 McGuiness & Farrow Ltd do?
McGuiness & Farrow Ltd is registered under Development of building projects (SIC 41100).
How old is McGuiness & Farrow Ltd?
McGuiness & Farrow Ltd was incorporated on 3 February 2020, 6 years ago.
What is the penalty if McGuiness & Farrow 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 McGuiness & Farrow 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.