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- SMP Contractors Ltd
SMP Contractors Ltd
- Company number
- 13564168
- Incorporated
- 13 Aug 20215 years trading
- Registered office
- Priory Place Priory Road, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0QE
- Nature of business
- Landscape service activities
SMP Contractors Ltd is a 5-year-old private limited company registered in Colchester, company number 13564168, one of 96 landscaping companies in Colchester. Companies House shows its accounts as overdue: they were due on 31 May 2026.
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 £128 on the year before, to £139.
- Current assets of £30K against £21K owed within a year: 1.4 times cover.
- 2 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 3 years, 2022 to 2024.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2024 | £139 | £0 | £30K | £21K | 2 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £11 | £11K | £20K | £20K | 2 |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £4,197 | £207 | £8,207 | £16K | 2 |
Where SMP Contractors Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Colchester (CO5), in the Colchester local authority area, East of England. Show CO5 0QE on a map.
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Shared registered office
30 companies on our pages use this registered office address. An address shared this widely is usually an accountant's office or a company formation agent's service address, not where the business trades from.
What happens if SMP Contractors Ltd files late
If the accounts reach Companies House today, the late filing penalty is £750 (£1,500 if last year's accounts were also late). It rises at each step below.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jun 2026 to 30 Jun 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Aug 2026 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Nov 2026 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Dec 2026 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Sep 2026 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Nov 2026 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 28 Feb 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Aug 2027 | 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
- 13564168
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 13 August 2021 (5 years ago)
- Registered office
- Priory Place Priory Road, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0QE
- Nature of business
- Landscape service activities (SIC 81300)
- Year end
- 31 August (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 August 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 3 July 2026
Filing notes for landscaping companies
Landscaping companies tend to be seasonal, so the year end date affects how much work in progress and how many unpaid invoices sit on the balance sheet.
Similar companies in Colchester
Other active landscaping companies registered in Colchester.
- SMS Tree Services Ltd2018
- SPH Landscapes Limited2002
- Spring (Cultivated) Limited2005
- Spring GM Ltd2018
- Sue's Gardening Service Ltd2017
- Taylor Lawncare Ltd2016
- The Garden Tamer Landscapes Ltd2021
- Tom Robinson Landscaping Limited2020
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Frequently asked questions
When are SMP Contractors Ltd's accounts due?
SMP Contractors Ltd's accounts were due at Companies House on 31 May 2026 and the register shows them as overdue.
When is SMP Contractors Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 August 2025 is due at HMRC by 31 August 2026, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 June 2026.
Is SMP Contractors Ltd still trading?
SMP Contractors Ltd 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 SMP Contractors Ltd do?
SMP Contractors Ltd is registered under Landscape service activities (SIC 81300).
How old is SMP Contractors Ltd?
SMP Contractors Ltd was incorporated on 13 August 2021, 5 years ago.
What is the penalty if SMP Contractors 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 SMP Contractors Ltd 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.