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- R. J. Drake Ltd.
R. J. Drake Ltd.
- Company number
- 07623214
- Incorporated
- 5 May 201115 years trading
- Registered office
- 39 South Court Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2BY
- Nature of business
- Other building completion and finishing
R. J. Drake Ltd. is a 15-year-old private limited company registered in Dorchester, company number 07623214, one of 33 building finishing companies in Dorchester. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 April 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 July 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 July 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 £709 (+0.1%) on the year before, to £545K.
- Net assets rose in 9 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £535K against £59K owed within a year: 9.0 times cover.
- 1 employee on average during the year.
- 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 Jul 2025 | £545K | £473K | £535K | £59K | 1 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £544K | £567K | £596K | £61K | 1 |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £491K | £518K | £571K | £93K | 1 |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £459K | £438K | £494K | £52K | 1 |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £435K | £453K | £528K | £117K | 1 |
| 31 Jul 2020 | £360K | £374K | £390K | £55K | 1 |
| 31 Jul 2019 | £336K | £337K | £387K | £76K | 1 |
| 31 Jul 2018 | £293K | £256K | £333K | £64K | 1 |
| 31 Jul 2017 | £274K | £311K | £333K | £90K | 1 |
| 31 Jul 2016 | £251K | £256K | £290K | £69K |
Who runs and owns R. J. Drake Ltd.
From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.
Officer
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| R*** D*** | Director | May 2011 |
2 former officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Law Secretarial Limited | Secretary (company) | May 2011 | May 2011 |
| J*** C*** | Director | May 2011 | May 2011 |
Person with significant control
Where R. J. Drake Ltd. is registered
The registered office is in Dorchester (DT1), in the Dorset local authority area, South West. Show DT1 2BY on a map.
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What happens if R. J. Drake Ltd. 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 April 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 May 2027 to 31 May 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jun 2027 to 31 Jul 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Aug 2027 to 31 Oct 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Nov 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Aug 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Oct 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 31 Jan 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Jul 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
- 07623214
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 5 May 2011 (15 years ago)
- Registered office
- 39 South Court Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2BY
- Nature of business
- Other building completion and finishing (SIC 43390)
- Year end
- 31 July (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 July 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 5 May 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.
Similar companies in Dorchester
Other active building finishing companies registered in Dorchester.
- Rheasam Limited2002
- S A V Contracts Limited2003
- Stag Build (Dorset) Ltd2020
- Summerfield Property Improvements Ltd2019
- The King of Trades Limited2015
- Up Kitchens Ltd2020
- VSP Interiors Ltd2014
- Wicks Property Services Ltd2022
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Frequently asked questions
When are R. J. Drake Ltd.'s accounts due?
R. J. Drake Ltd.'s next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 April 2027 (in 199 days), covering the period to 31 July 2026.
When is R. J. Drake Ltd.'s CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 July 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 July 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 May 2027.
Is R. J. Drake Ltd. still trading?
R. J. Drake Ltd. 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 R. J. Drake Ltd. do?
R. J. Drake Ltd. is registered under Other building completion and finishing (SIC 43390).
How old is R. J. Drake Ltd.?
R. J. Drake Ltd. was incorporated on 5 May 2011, 15 years ago.
Who runs R. J. Drake Ltd.?
R. J. Drake Ltd. has 1 active director, the longest-serving appointed in May 2011. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.
Who owns R. J. Drake Ltd.?
One person or company has significant control of R. J. Drake Ltd.: an individual (owns 75% or more of the shares).
What is the penalty if R. J. Drake 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 R. J. Drake Ltd. 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.