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- Morton Brown Limited
Morton Brown Limited
- Company number
- 05662151
- Incorporated
- 23 Dec 200520 years trading
- Registered office
- 32 Castle Road, Hythe, CT21 5HN
- Nature of business
- Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.; Buying and selling of own real estate
Morton Brown Limited is a 20-year-old private limited company registered in Hythe, company number 05662151, one of 7 specialist construction companies in Hythe. 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 £25K (+10.5%) on the year before, to £266K.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £124K against £586K owed within a year: 0.2 times cover.
- 2 employees on average, up from 1 the year before.
- 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 Dec 2025 | £266K | £13K | £124K | £586K | 2 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £241K | £5,670 | £111K | £674K | 1 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £241K | £14K | £774K | £410K | 2 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £240K | £33K | £568K | £205K | 0 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £249K | £41K | £330K | £86K | 0 |
| 31 Dec 2020 | £233K | £20K | £274K | £44K | 0 |
| 31 Dec 2019 | £249K | £6,908 | £6,919 | 0 | |
| 31 Dec 2018 | £1,000 | ||||
| 31 Dec 2017 | £1,000 | ||||
| 31 Dec 2016 | £1,000 |
Who runs and owns Morton Brown Limited
From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.
Officers (3)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| J*** M*** | Director | Aug 2020 |
| J*** M*** | Director | Aug 2020 |
| J*** M*** | Secretary | Dec 2005 |
1 former officer
| Name | Role | Appointed | Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| G*** M*** | Director | Dec 2005 | Aug 2020 |
People with significant control (2)
Charges (secured borrowing)
1 of 1 registered charge is outstanding. A charge is security a lender takes over a company's assets, typically for a loan, mortgage or asset finance.
| Lender | Status | Registered |
|---|---|---|
| The Kent County Council | Outstanding | Jun 2021 |
Where Morton Brown Limited is registered
The registered office is in Hythe (CT21), in the Folkestone and Hythe local authority area, South East. Show CT21 5HN on a map.
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What happens if Morton Brown 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 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
- 05662151
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 23 December 2005 (20 years ago)
- Registered office
- 32 Castle Road, Hythe, CT21 5HN
- Nature of business
- Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999)
Buying and selling of own real estate (SIC 68100) - Year end
- 31 December (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 December 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 22 December 2025
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 1 registered
Filing notes for specialist construction companies
Specialist contractors often work under CIS for main contractors. Retentions held back by the customer still count towards turnover once the work is done.
Similar companies in Hythe
Other active specialist construction companies registered in Hythe.
- P D Signs & Installations Ltd2007
- Aerial Image and Recon Ltd.2020
- Charlier Construction Limited1974
- Complete Garage Doors Limited2007
- Davies Refurbishment Kent Ltd2022
- Intelligent Railway Infrastructure Services Ltd2014
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Frequently asked questions
When are Morton Brown Limited's accounts due?
Morton Brown Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 September 2027 (in 352 days), covering the period to 31 December 2026.
When is Morton Brown Limited'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 Morton Brown Limited still trading?
Morton Brown 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 Morton Brown Limited do?
Morton Brown Limited is registered under Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999); Buying and selling of own real estate (SIC 68100).
How old is Morton Brown Limited?
Morton Brown Limited was incorporated on 23 December 2005, 20 years ago.
Who runs Morton Brown Limited?
Morton Brown Limited has 2 active directors, the longest-serving appointed in Aug 2020. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.
Who owns Morton Brown Limited?
2 people or companies have significant control of Morton Brown Limited: an individual (owns 25% to 50% of the shares); an individual (owns 25% to 50% of the shares).
What is the penalty if Morton Brown 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 Morton Brown 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.