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- Red Octopus Construction Ltd
Red Octopus Construction Ltd
- Company number
- 09463957
- Incorporated
- 2 Mar 201511 years trading
- Registered office
- 10 Basil Close, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 5GL
- Nature of business
- Plastering; Floor and wall covering; Painting; Other building completion and finishing
Red Octopus Construction Ltd is a 11-year-old private limited company registered in Reading, company number 09463957, one of 18 plastering companies in Reading. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 December 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 March 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 £1,141 on the year before, to £1,233.
- Net assets rose in 6 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £24K against £23K owed within a year: 1.0 times cover.
- 1 employee on average, down from 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £1,233 | £24K | £23K | 1 | |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £92 | £13K | £12K | 2 | |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £22K | £32K | £9,882 | 2 | |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £22K | £32K | £10K | 3 | |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £43K | £38K | £5,010 | 3 | |
| 31 Mar 2020 | £5,057 | £11K | £5,717 | 1 | |
| 31 Mar 2019 | £42K | £35K | £7,812 | 1 | |
| 31 Mar 2018 | £21K | £17K | £3,681 | 2 | |
| 31 Mar 2017 | £7,548 | £12K | £4,136 | 2 | |
| 31 Mar 2016 | £46 | £106 | £11K | £11K |
Where Red Octopus Construction Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Reading (RG6), in the Wokingham local authority area, South East. Show RG6 5GL on a map.
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- Abcdc LtdSpecialist contractors
What happens if Red Octopus Construction 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 December 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Jan 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Apr 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jul 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Apr 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jun 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Sep 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Mar 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
- 09463957
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 2 March 2015 (11 years ago)
- Registered office
- 10 Basil Close, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 5GL
- Nature of business
- Plastering (SIC 43310)
Floor and wall covering (SIC 43330)
Painting (SIC 43341)
Other building completion and finishing (SIC 43390) - Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 2 March 2026
- Previous names
- Homer Property Refurbishment and Maintenance Ltd (until 17 Oct 2023)
Filing notes for plastering companies
Plastering companies are usually small, labour-based businesses. Director pay is often a mix of salary and dividends, which only works if the company has profits to pay dividends from.
Similar companies in Reading
Other active plastering companies registered in Reading.
- SB Elite Group Ltd2026
- Slough Plastering Ltd2025
- ST Andrew Interiors Ltd2010
- Stamford Contractors Ltd2025
- Thames Valley Rendering Ltd2017
- A J Moran Limited1999
- Aquacraft Ltd2019
- BTB Building Services Ltd2024
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Frequently asked questions
When are Red Octopus Construction Ltd's accounts due?
Red Octopus Construction Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2026 (in 79 days), covering the period to 31 March 2026.
When is Red Octopus Construction Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 March 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 January 2027.
Is Red Octopus Construction Ltd still trading?
Red Octopus Construction 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 Red Octopus Construction Ltd do?
Red Octopus Construction Ltd is registered under Plastering (SIC 43310); Floor and wall covering (SIC 43330); Painting (SIC 43341); Other building completion and finishing (SIC 43390).
How old is Red Octopus Construction Ltd?
Red Octopus Construction Ltd was incorporated on 2 March 2015, 11 years ago.
What is the penalty if Red Octopus Construction 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 Red Octopus Construction 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.