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- Paint Theory Ltd
Paint Theory Ltd
- Company number
- 11677856
- Incorporated
- 14 Nov 20187 years trading
- Registered office
- 20-22 Wenlock Road, London, N1 7GU
- Nature of business
- Painting
Paint Theory Ltd is a 7-year-old private limited company registered in London, company number 11677856, one of 1,183 painting and decorating companies in London. Companies House shows its accounts as overdue: they were due on 31 August 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 up £1,818 (+15.3%) on the year before, to £14K.
- Net assets rose in 2 of 3 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £23K against £897 owed within a year: more than 10 times cover.
- 1 employee on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 4 years, 2021 to 2024.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2024 | £14K | £23K | £897 | 1 | |
| 30 Nov 2023 | £12K | £23K | £3,066 | 1 | |
| 30 Nov 2022 | £1,280 | £8,091 | £737 | 1 | |
| 30 Nov 2021 | £2,195 | £6,816 | £500 | 1 |
Where Paint Theory Ltd is registered
The registered office is in London (N1), in the Hackney local authority area, London. Show N1 7GU on a map.
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Shared registered office
804 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 Paint Theory Ltd files late
If the accounts reach Companies House today, the late filing penalty is £375 (£750 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 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Oct 2026 to 30 Nov 2026 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Dec 2026 to 28 Feb 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Mar 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Dec 2026 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 28 Feb 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 May 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Nov 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
- 11677856
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 14 November 2018 (7 years ago)
- Registered office
- 20-22 Wenlock Road, London, N1 7GU
- Nature of business
- Painting (SIC 43341)
- Year end
- 30 November (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 November 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 24 October 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 London
Other active painting and decorating companies registered in London.
- Paint&Eye Limited2019
- Paintangle Ltd2022
- Paintcraft (2020) Ltd2025
- Painter Limited2019
- Painting Decoration Ltd2020
- Paintings Laska Ltd2026
- Paintlee Ltd2026
- Paintlon Limited2025
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Frequently asked questions
When are Paint Theory Ltd's accounts due?
Paint Theory Ltd's accounts were due at Companies House on 31 August 2026 and the register shows them as overdue.
When is Paint Theory Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 November 2025 is due at HMRC by 30 November 2026, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 September 2026.
Is Paint Theory Ltd still trading?
Paint Theory Ltd is listed as active on the Companies House register (checked 13 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 Paint Theory Ltd do?
Paint Theory Ltd is registered under Painting (SIC 43341).
How old is Paint Theory Ltd?
Paint Theory Ltd was incorporated on 14 November 2018, 7 years ago.
What is the penalty if Paint Theory 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 Paint Theory Ltd on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026, rechecked 13 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.