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- Cheltenham
- P Express Ltd
P Express Ltd
- Company number
- 11710079
- Incorporated
- 4 Dec 20187 years trading
- Registered office
- 2 Court Mews 268 London Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL52 6HS
- Nature of business
- Painting
P Express Ltd is a 7-year-old private limited company registered in Cheltenham, company number 11710079, one of 24 painting and decorating companies in Cheltenham. Companies House shows its accounts as overdue: they were due on 30 September 2026.
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 £25K (-39.4%) on the year before, to -£87K.
- Net assets rose in 0 of 4 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £9,191 against £86K owed within a year: 0.1 times cover.
- 1 employee on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 5 years, 2019 to 2023.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2023 | -£87K | £3,718 | £9,191 | £86K | 1 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | -£62K | £50 | £586 | £50K | 1 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | -£40K | £4,027 | £4,027 | £35K | 1 |
| 31 Dec 2020 | -£16K | £7,949 | £10K | £7,668 | 1 |
| 31 Dec 2019 | -£9,578 | £871 | £902 | £6,422 | 2 |
Where P Express Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Cheltenham (GL52), in the Cheltenham local authority area, South West. Show GL52 6HS on a map.
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Also registered at this address
6 other companies use the same registered office as P Express Ltd.
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- M A Flooring LimitedFloor and wall tilers
- Platinum Electrical (Gloucestershire) LimitedElectricians
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What happens if P Express Ltd files late
If the accounts reach Companies House today, the late filing penalty is £150 (£300 if last year's accounts were also late). It rises at each step below.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Nov 2026 to 31 Dec 2026 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Apr 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jan 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Mar 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Jun 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Dec 2027 | 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
- 11710079
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 4 December 2018 (7 years ago)
- Registered office
- 2 Court Mews 268 London Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL52 6HS
- Nature of business
- Painting (SIC 43341)
- Year end
- 31 December (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 December 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 17 July 2025
Filing notes for painting and decorating companies
Decorating companies are usually labour-based micro-entities working for homeowners and contractors, some of it under CIS.
Similar companies in Cheltenham
Other active painting and decorating companies registered in Cheltenham.
- Pro Glos Decorating Limited2018
- Sovereign Interior and Exterior Home Improvements Ltd2026
- Tall Marek Ltd2021
- The Girl With A Brush Ltd2024
- A Touch of Class Decorating Ltd2026
- Abard Exterior Decorating Limited2023
- B.E Decorators Limited2020
- Barrington Decorators Limited2019
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Frequently asked questions
When are P Express Ltd's accounts due?
P Express Ltd's accounts were due at Companies House on 30 September 2026 and the register shows them as overdue.
When is P Express Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 December 2025 is due at HMRC by 31 December 2026, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 October 2026.
Is P Express Ltd still trading?
P Express Ltd is listed as active on the Companies House register (checked 12 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 P Express Ltd do?
P Express Ltd is registered under Painting (SIC 43341).
How old is P Express Ltd?
P Express Ltd was incorporated on 4 December 2018, 7 years ago.
What is the penalty if P Express 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 P Express Ltd on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026, rechecked 12 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.