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Paul Baxter Limited

Paul Baxter Limited is a 24-year-old private limited company registered in Preston, company number 04454773, one of 129 building finishing companies in Preston. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 28 February 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 May 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 May 2027.

Active 04454773 Micro-entity accounts Preston Since 2002

Key dates

Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.

Accounts due
28 Feb 2027
in 139 days
For the period to 31 May 2026
CT600 due
31 May 2027
in 231 days
Period 1 Jun 2025 to 31 May 2026
Corporation tax payment
1 Mar 2027
in 140 days
9 months and 1 day after the period end
Confirmation statement
19 Jun 2027
in 250 days
Last made up to 5 Jun 2026

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Financial snapshot, 2025

From the balance sheet at 31 May 2025, as filed at Companies House.

Net assets
£49K
+25.7% on the year before
Current assets
£80K
Employees
3
Average during the year, including directors

Paul Baxter Limited over the years

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 £10K (+27%) on the year before, to £49K.
  • Net assets rose in 7 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
  • Current assets of £80K against £32K owed within a year: 2.5 times cover.
  • 3 employees on average during the year.
  • Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2016 to 2025.

Net assets by year

Net assets at each year end, 2016 to 2025£0£20K£40K31 May 2016: net assets £5,208201631 May 2017: net assets £5,424201731 May 2018: net assets £548201831 May 2019: net assets £639201931 May 2020: net assets £7,353202031 May 2021: net assets £3,744202131 May 2022: net assets £20K202231 May 2023: net assets £22K202331 May 2024: net assets £39K202431 May 2025: net assets £49K£49K2025
Net assets at each year end, 2016 to 2025£0£20K£40K31 May 2016: net assets £5,208'1631 May 2017: net assets £5,424'1731 May 2018: net assets £548'1831 May 2019: net assets £639'1931 May 2020: net assets £7,353'2031 May 2021: net assets £3,744'2131 May 2022: net assets £20K'2231 May 2023: net assets £22K'2331 May 2024: net assets £39K'2431 May 2025: net assets £49K£49K'25
Year endNet assetsCashCurrent assetsOwed within a yearEmployees
31 May 2025£49K£80K£32K3
31 May 2024£39K£78K£99K£62K3
31 May 2023£22K£67K£78K£58K3
31 May 2022£20K£80K£85K£68K3
31 May 2021£3,744£43K£55K£55K3
31 May 2020£7,353£49K£67K£64K3
31 May 2019£639£34K£57K£61K3
31 May 2018£548£21K£53K£59K3
31 May 2017£5,424£33K£51K£47K3
31 May 2016£5,208£29K£51K£47K

Where Paul Baxter Limited is registered

Paul Baxter Limited's registered office on a map of the UK

The registered office is in Preston (PR3), in the Wyre local authority area, North West. Show PR3 0HD on a map.

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What happens if Paul Baxter 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 28 February 2027.

Companies HouseAccounts deliveredPenalty
Up to 1 month late1 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2027£150
1 to 3 months late1 Apr 2027 to 31 May 2027£375
3 to 6 months late1 Jun 2027 to 31 Aug 2027£750
More than 6 months lateFrom 1 Sep 2027£1,500

Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.

HMRC (CT600)FromPenalty
1 day late1 Jun 2027£200
3 months late31 Aug 2027another £200
6 months late30 Nov 2027HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax
12 months late31 May 2028another 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
04454773
Status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
5 June 2002 (24 years ago)
Registered office
154 Garstang Road, Catterall Garstang, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0HD
Nature of business
Other building completion and finishing (SIC 43390)
Year end
31 May (accounting reference date)
Accounts type
Micro-entity
Last accounts made up to
31 May 2025
Last confirmation statement
5 June 2026

Filing notes for building finishing companies

Finishing trade companies cover a wide range of work. Most are micro-entities with simple accounts and a straightforward CT600.

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Frequently asked questions

When are Paul Baxter Limited's accounts due?

Paul Baxter Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 28 February 2027 (in 139 days), covering the period to 31 May 2026.

When is Paul Baxter Limited's CT600 due?

The CT600 for the period to 31 May 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 May 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 March 2027.

Is Paul Baxter Limited still trading?

Paul Baxter 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 Paul Baxter Limited do?

Paul Baxter Limited is registered under Other building completion and finishing (SIC 43390).

How old is Paul Baxter Limited?

Paul Baxter Limited was incorporated on 5 June 2002, 24 years ago.

What is the penalty if Paul Baxter 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 Paul Baxter Limited on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.

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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.

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