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- Retaining (UK) Limited
Retaining (UK) Limited
- Company number
- 10321934
- Incorporated
- 10 Aug 201610 years trading
- Registered office
- Unit A, Redworth Street, Hartlepool, Co. Durham, TS24 7LG
- Nature of business
- Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.
Retaining (UK) Limited is a 10-year-old private limited company registered in Hartlepool, company number 10321934, one of 73 specialist construction companies in Hartlepool. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 September 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 December 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 December 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 £446K (+46.1%) on the year before, to £1.4M.
- Net assets rose in 6 of 7 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £1.5M against £903K owed within a year: 1.7 times cover.
- 28 employees on average, up from 7 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 8 years, 2017 to 2023.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2023 | £1.4M | £200K | £1.5M | £903K | 28 |
| 28 Feb 2023 | £967K | £111K | £1.9M | £945K | 7 |
| 28 Feb 2022 | £481K | £127K | £1.6M | £952K | 6 |
| 28 Feb 2021 | £202K | £76K | £875K | £649K | 3 |
| 31 Aug 2020 | £102K | £48K | £401K | £321K | 2 |
| 31 Aug 2019 | £194K | £124K | £531K | £358K | 4 |
| 31 Aug 2018 | £44K | £61K | £289K | £255K | 1 |
| 31 Aug 2017 | £14K | £2,666 | £234K | £221K | 1 |
Where Retaining (UK) Limited is registered
The registered office is in Hartlepool (TS24), in the Hartlepool local authority area, North East. Show TS24 7LG on a map.
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What happens if Retaining (UK) 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 30 September 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Oct 2027 to 31 Oct 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Nov 2027 to 31 Dec 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Mar 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Apr 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jan 2028 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Mar 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Jun 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Dec 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
- 10321934
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 10 August 2016 (10 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit A, Redworth Street, Hartlepool, Co. Durham, TS24 7LG
- Nature of business
- Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999)
- Year end
- 31 December (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 December 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 12 January 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 0 outstanding of 3 registered
Filing notes for specialist construction companies
Specialist contractors often work under CIS for main contractors. Retentions held back by the customer still count towards turnover once the work is done.
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Frequently asked questions
When are Retaining (UK) Limited's accounts due?
Retaining (UK) Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 September 2027 (in 352 days), covering the period to 31 December 2026.
When is Retaining (UK) Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 December 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 December 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 October 2027.
Is Retaining (UK) Limited still trading?
Retaining (UK) Limited is listed as active on the Companies House register (checked 13 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 Retaining (UK) Limited do?
Retaining (UK) Limited is registered under Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999).
How old is Retaining (UK) Limited?
Retaining (UK) Limited was incorporated on 10 August 2016, 10 years ago.
What is the penalty if Retaining (UK) 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 Retaining (UK) Limited on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026, rechecked 13 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.