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- Merit Computer Systems Limited
Merit Computer Systems Limited
- Company number
- 04550803
- Incorporated
- 2 Oct 200224 years trading
- Registered office
- 19 Old Watford Road, Bricket Wood, St Albans, AL2 3RS
- Nature of business
- Repair of computers and peripheral equipment
Merit Computer Systems Limited is a 24-year-old private limited company registered in St Albans, company number 04550803, one of 6 repair companies (computers, appliances, furniture and similar) in St Albans. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 July 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 October 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 October 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 £5,111 (-17.8%) on the year before, to £24K.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £17K against £6,272 owed within a year: 2.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | £24K | £17K | £17K | £6,272 | 0 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | £29K | £12K | £12K | £22K | 1 |
| 31 Oct 2023 | £21K | £45K | £45K | £15K | 1 |
| 31 Oct 2022 | -£1,799 | £11K | £11K | £1,851 | 0 |
| 31 Oct 2021 | -£1,269 | £4 | £267 | £1,536 | 0 |
| 31 Oct 2020 | -£4,642 | £4 | £267 | £4,909 | 0 |
| 31 Oct 2019 | -£4,821 | £4 | £267 | £5,088 | 0 |
| 31 Oct 2018 | -£4,485 | £9,953 | £10K | £15K | |
| 31 Oct 2017 | £50 | £2,046 | £2,309 | £2,259 | |
| 31 Oct 2016 | -£467 | £2,373 | £2,636 | £3,103 |
Where Merit Computer Systems Limited is registered
The registered office is in St Albans (AL2), in the St Albans local authority area, East of England. Show AL2 3RS on a map.
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What happens if Merit Computer Systems Limited 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 July 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Aug 2027 to 31 Aug 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Sep 2027 to 31 Oct 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Nov 2027 to 31 Jan 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Feb 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Nov 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Jan 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Apr 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Oct 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
- 04550803
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 2 October 2002 (24 years ago)
- Registered office
- 19 Old Watford Road, Bricket Wood, St Albans, AL2 3RS
- Nature of business
- Repair of computers and peripheral equipment (SIC 95110)
- Year end
- 31 October (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 October 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 1 October 2025
Filing notes for repair companies (computers, appliances, furniture and similar)
Repair companies are mostly small micro-entities with simple accounts: parts, tools and a workshop or van.
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Frequently asked questions
When are Merit Computer Systems Limited's accounts due?
Merit Computer Systems Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 July 2027 (in 292 days), covering the period to 31 October 2026.
When is Merit Computer Systems Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 October 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 October 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 August 2027.
Is Merit Computer Systems Limited still trading?
Merit Computer Systems Limited 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 Merit Computer Systems Limited do?
Merit Computer Systems Limited is registered under Repair of computers and peripheral equipment (SIC 95110).
How old is Merit Computer Systems Limited?
Merit Computer Systems Limited was incorporated on 2 October 2002, 24 years ago.
What is the penalty if Merit Computer Systems Limited 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 Merit Computer Systems Limited 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.