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Second Key Limited
Second Key Limited is a 5-year-old private limited company registered in Bideford, company number 13564597, one of 14 cleaning companies in Bideford. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 May 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 30 August 2026 is due at HMRC on 30 August 2027.
Key dates
Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.
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Financial snapshot, 2025
From the balance sheet at 31 August 2025, as filed at Companies House.
Second Key Limited over the years
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 £32K (+445.8%) on the year before, to £25K.
- Net assets rose in 2 of 3 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £72K against £48K owed within a year: 1.5 times cover.
- No employees reported for the latest year (directors are often not counted as employees).
- Balance sheets on record for 4 years, 2022 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £25K | £72K | £48K | 0 | |
| 31 Aug 2024 | -£7,179 | £9,229 | £21K | 6 | |
| 31 Aug 2023 | -£11K | £6,384 | £28K | 5 | |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £5,631 | £23K | £29K | 5 |
Where Second Key Limited is registered
The registered office is in Bideford (EX39), in the Torridge local authority area, South West. Show EX39 4AH on a map.
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What happens if Second Key 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 May 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 31 May 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jul 2027 to 30 Aug 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 31 Aug 2027 to 30 Nov 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Dec 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 31 Aug 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Nov 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 29 Feb 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Aug 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
- 13564597
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 13 August 2021 (5 years ago)
- Registered office
- 4 Southolme Terrace, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4AH
- Nature of business
- Specialised cleaning services (SIC 81222)
- Year end
- 30 August (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 August 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 24 March 2026
Filing notes for cleaning companies
Cleaning companies are often staff-heavy, so wages, pension contributions and the employment allowance all show up in the accounts.
Similar companies in Bideford
Other active cleaning companies registered in Bideford.
- Sunleys Services Ltd2015
- Andy Weir Holiday Home Management & Cleaning Services Limited2015
- Bluewash Exterior Cleaning Ltd2026
- Cottage Maids Limited2021
- Holiday Homes Laundry Services Limited2026
- Hydroblast Pressure Washing Ltd2025
- Inspire Cleaning Group Ltd2012
- J & B Cleaning Services (SW) Ltd2015
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Frequently asked questions
When are Second Key Limited's accounts due?
Second Key Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 May 2027 (in 230 days), covering the period to 30 August 2026.
When is Second Key Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 August 2026 is due at HMRC by 30 August 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 31 May 2027.
Is Second Key Limited still trading?
Second Key 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 Second Key Limited do?
Second Key Limited is registered under Specialised cleaning services (SIC 81222).
How old is Second Key Limited?
Second Key Limited was incorporated on 13 August 2021, 5 years ago.
What is the penalty if Second Key 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 Second Key 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.