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- RJ Murphy Decorators Limited
RJ Murphy Decorators Limited
- Company number
- 04535049
- Incorporated
- 13 Sep 200224 years trading
- Registered office
- C/O Philip Bowdidge Accountancy 34 Ringwood Road, Walkford, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 5RD
- Nature of business
- Painting
RJ Murphy Decorators Limited is a 24-year-old private limited company registered in Christchurch, company number 04535049, one of 6 painting and decorating companies in Christchurch. 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 £61K (+56.2%) on the year before, to £168K.
- Net assets rose in 6 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £248K against £82K owed within a year: 3.0 times cover.
- 2 employees 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2025 | £168K | £248K | £82K | 2 | |
| 30 Nov 2024 | £108K | £149K | £173K | £66K | 2 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | £7,729 | £3,197 | £18K | £10K | 3 |
| 30 Nov 2022 | £8,619 | £4,253 | £19K | £9,922 | 3 |
| 30 Nov 2021 | £4,459 | £9,102 | £12K | £7,575 | 3 |
| 30 Nov 2020 | £10K | £11K | £20K | £9,108 | 3 |
| 30 Nov 2019 | £10K | £9,567 | £22K | £12K | 2 |
| 30 Nov 2018 | £10K | £14K | £20K | £9,524 | 3 |
| 30 Nov 2017 | £8,527 | £9,789 | £16K | £7,720 | 3 |
| 30 Nov 2016 | £6,882 | £12K | £14K | £7,482 |
Where RJ Murphy Decorators Limited is registered
The registered office is in Christchurch (BH23), in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area, South West. Show BH23 5RD on a map.
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Also registered at this address
6 other companies use the same registered office as RJ Murphy Decorators Limited.
- A.J. Smith Carpentry & Building Contractors LimitedJoiners and carpenters
- Fitzpatrick Brickwork Contractors LimitedSpecialist contractors
- Industree LimitedJoiners and carpenters
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What happens if RJ Murphy Decorators 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 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
- 04535049
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 13 September 2002 (24 years ago)
- Registered office
- C/O Philip Bowdidge Accountancy 34 Ringwood Road, Walkford, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 5RD
- Nature of business
- Painting (SIC 43341)
- Year end
- 30 November (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 November 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 13 September 2026
Filing notes for painting and decorating companies
Decorating companies are usually labour-based micro-entities working for homeowners and contractors, some of it under CIS.
Similar companies in Christchurch
Other active painting and decorating companies registered in Christchurch.
- South Coast Decorating and Maintenance Ltd2022
- Aa Decor Ltd2015
- Flynn Decorating Ltd2025
- JB Decorating & Property Maintenance Ltd2019
- Pristine Decorating Limited2021
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Frequently asked questions
When are RJ Murphy Decorators Limited's accounts due?
RJ Murphy Decorators Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 August 2027 (in 323 days), covering the period to 30 November 2026.
When is RJ Murphy Decorators Limited'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 RJ Murphy Decorators Limited still trading?
RJ Murphy Decorators Limited 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 RJ Murphy Decorators Limited do?
RJ Murphy Decorators Limited is registered under Painting (SIC 43341).
How old is RJ Murphy Decorators Limited?
RJ Murphy Decorators Limited was incorporated on 13 September 2002, 24 years ago.
What is the penalty if RJ Murphy Decorators 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 RJ Murphy Decorators Limited 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.