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- R Short & Sons Ltd
R Short & Sons Ltd
- Company number
- 14469019
- Incorporated
- 8 Nov 20223 years trading
- Registered office
- 41B Beach Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5JA
- Nature of business
- Other building completion and finishing
R Short & Sons Ltd is a 3-year-old private limited company registered in Littlehampton, company number 14469019, one of 25 building finishing companies in Littlehampton. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 August 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 30 November 2026 is due at HMRC on 30 November 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 £2,250 (+296.1%) on the year before, to £3,010.
- Current assets of £90K against £96K owed within a year: 0.9 times cover.
- 3 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 3 years, 2023 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2025 | £3,010 | £11K | £90K | £96K | 3 |
| 30 Nov 2024 | £760 | £6,331 | £90K | £99K | 3 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | £39 | £6,576 | £31K | £43K | 3 |
Where R Short & Sons Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Littlehampton (BN17), in the Arun local authority area, South East. Show BN17 5JA on a map.
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Also registered at this address
22 other companies use the same registered office as R Short & Sons Ltd.
- A1 Care-4-Cars Ltd.Mechanics and garages
- Arch Enclosures LimitedSpecialist contractors
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- Arun Drying Solutions LtdMachinery repair and installation
- Bubbles Washeteria LimitedCleaning companies
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- City Wood Floors LtdFloor and wall tilers
- Electrical Sense LtdElectricians
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- Knucker Studio LtdInstallers
- L.G. Electrical Solutions LimitedElectricians
- London Clad LtdFloor and wall tilers
- Paul Ryan (UK) LimitedCleaning companies
- Rie-Store LimitedMechanics and garages
- Rustington Cleaning Services LimitedCleaning companies
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- Solartec Services LtdInstallers
- Stillwell Building LimitedCivil engineering
- Surge Electrical Contractors UK LimitedElectricians
- Traditional Roofing of Sussex LimitedRoofers
- We Clad Any Wall LtdFloor and wall tilers
- Worthing Washeteria Services LimitedCleaning companies
What happens if R Short & Sons 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 31 August 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Sep 2027 to 30 Sep 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Oct 2027 to 30 Nov 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Dec 2027 to 29 Feb 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Mar 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Dec 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 29 Feb 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 May 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Nov 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
- 14469019
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 8 November 2022 (3 years ago)
- Registered office
- 41B Beach Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5JA
- Nature of business
- Other building completion and finishing (SIC 43390)
- Year end
- 30 November (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 November 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 7 November 2025
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 R Short & Sons Ltd's accounts due?
R Short & Sons Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 August 2027 (in 322 days), covering the period to 30 November 2026.
When is R Short & Sons Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 November 2026 is due at HMRC by 30 November 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 September 2027.
Is R Short & Sons Ltd still trading?
R Short & Sons 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 Short & Sons Ltd do?
R Short & Sons Ltd is registered under Other building completion and finishing (SIC 43390).
How old is R Short & Sons Ltd?
R Short & Sons Ltd was incorporated on 8 November 2022, 3 years ago.
What is the penalty if R Short & Sons 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 Short & Sons 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.