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- Southern Lightning Engineers Limited
Southern Lightning Engineers Limited
- Company number
- 02830426
- Incorporated
- 25 Jun 199333 years trading
- Registered office
- The Old Garage 22 West Street, Harrietsham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1HX
- Nature of business
- Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.
Southern Lightning Engineers Limited is a 33-year-old private limited company registered in Maidstone, company number 02830426, one of 155 specialist construction companies in Maidstone. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 March 2028, and the CT600 for the period to 30 June 2027 is due at HMRC on 30 June 2028.
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 £194K (+17.5%) on the year before, to £1.3M.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 4 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £860K against £295K owed within a year: 2.9 times cover.
- 20 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 5 years, 2014 to 2018.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2018 | £1.3M | £517K | £860K | £295K | 20 |
| 30 Jun 2017 | £1.1M | £811K | £1.3M | £280K | 20 |
| 30 Jun 2016 | £900K | £705K | £1M | £225K | |
| 30 Jun 2015 | £816K | £670K | £908K | £200K | |
| 29 Jun 2014 | £710K | £558K | £792K | £185K |
Where Southern Lightning Engineers Limited is registered
The registered office is in Maidstone (ME17), in the Maidstone local authority area, South East. Show ME17 1HX on a map.
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What happens if Southern Lightning Engineers 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 March 2028.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Apr 2028 to 30 Apr 2028 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 May 2028 to 30 Jun 2028 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jul 2028 to 30 Sep 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Oct 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jul 2028 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Sep 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Dec 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Jun 2029 | 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
- 02830426
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 25 June 1993 (33 years ago)
- Registered office
- The Old Garage 22 West Street, Harrietsham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1HX
- Nature of business
- Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999)
- Year end
- 30 June (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 June 2026
- Last confirmation statement
- 25 June 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 1 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 Southern Lightning Engineers Limited's accounts due?
Southern Lightning Engineers Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 March 2028 (in 535 days), covering the period to 30 June 2027.
When is Southern Lightning Engineers Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 June 2027 is due at HMRC by 30 June 2028, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 April 2028.
Is Southern Lightning Engineers Limited still trading?
Southern Lightning Engineers 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 Southern Lightning Engineers Limited do?
Southern Lightning Engineers Limited is registered under Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999).
How old is Southern Lightning Engineers Limited?
Southern Lightning Engineers Limited was incorporated on 25 June 1993, 33 years ago.
What is the penalty if Southern Lightning Engineers 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 Southern Lightning Engineers 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.