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- RDS Fire and Security Ltd
RDS Fire and Security Ltd
- Company number
- 08193974
- Incorporated
- 29 Aug 201214 years trading
- Registered office
- 5D Enterprise Court, Lakes Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3QS
- Nature of business
- Electrical installation; Security systems service activities; Fire service activities
RDS Fire and Security Ltd is a 14-year-old private limited company registered in Braintree, company number 08193974, one of 79 electrical contractors in Braintree. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 27 November 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 27 February 2026 is due at HMRC on 27 February 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 £887K (+85.6%) on the year before, to £1.9M.
- Net assets rose in 8 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £2.9M against £1.2M owed within a year: 2.5 times cover.
- 41 employees on average, up from 32 the year before.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | £1.9M | £1.1M | £2.9M | £1.2M | 41 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | £1M | £438K | £1.6M | £712K | 32 |
| 28 Feb 2023 | £830K | £522K | £1.3M | £531K | 31 |
| 28 Feb 2022 | £336K | £252K | £873K | £501K | 25 |
| 28 Feb 2021 | £223K | £405K | £752K | £316K | 14 |
| 29 Feb 2020 | £188K | £124K | £342K | £163K | 9 |
| 28 Feb 2019 | £106K | £70K | £147K | £48K | |
| 28 Feb 2018 | £150K | £67K | £257K | £121K | |
| 28 Feb 2017 | £123K | £219K | £276K | £160K | |
| 29 Feb 2016 | £55K | £115K | £192K | £152K |
Where RDS Fire and Security Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Braintree (CM7), in the Braintree local authority area, East of England. Show CM7 3QS on a map.
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What happens if RDS Fire and Security 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 27 November 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 28 Nov 2026 to 27 Dec 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 28 Dec 2026 to 27 Feb 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 28 Feb 2027 to 27 May 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 28 May 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 28 Feb 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 27 May 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 27 Aug 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 27 Feb 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
- 08193974
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 29 August 2012 (14 years ago)
- Registered office
- 5D Enterprise Court, Lakes Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3QS
- Nature of business
- Electrical installation (SIC 43210)
Security systems service activities (SIC 80200)
Fire service activities (SIC 84250) - Year end
- 27 February (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Unaudited abridged
- Last accounts made up to
- 28 February 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 29 August 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 3 outstanding of 3 registered
- Previous names
- RDS Security Systems Ltd (until 16 Jul 2019)
Filing notes for electrical contractors
Electrical contracting companies are often a director plus a van and tools. Most fall within the micro-entity rules, so the accounts filed at Companies House are short, and the CT600 carries the tax detail.
Similar companies in Braintree
Other active electrical contractors registered in Braintree.
- Rudd Electrical Contractors Ltd2018
- Ryder Electrical Limited2004
- S2 Electrical Ltd2009
- SJT Contracts Limited2017
- Solar Man Ltd2025
- Stuart Day Electrical Installations Limited2003
- Thorndyke Electrical Ltd2013
- Turbopool Limited1983
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Frequently asked questions
When are RDS Fire and Security Ltd's accounts due?
RDS Fire and Security Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 27 November 2026 (in 46 days), covering the period to 27 February 2026.
When is RDS Fire and Security Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 27 February 2026 is due at HMRC by 27 February 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 28 November 2026.
Is RDS Fire and Security Ltd still trading?
RDS Fire and Security 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 RDS Fire and Security Ltd do?
RDS Fire and Security Ltd is registered under Electrical installation (SIC 43210); Security systems service activities (SIC 80200); Fire service activities (SIC 84250).
How old is RDS Fire and Security Ltd?
RDS Fire and Security Ltd was incorporated on 29 August 2012, 14 years ago.
What is the penalty if RDS Fire and Security 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 RDS Fire and Security 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.