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- Specialist Ceramics Ltd
Specialist Ceramics Ltd
- Company number
- 08173832
- Incorporated
- 9 Aug 201214 years trading
- Registered office
- 167-169 Great Portland Street, 5TH Floor, London, W1W 5PF
- Nature of business
- Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.
Specialist Ceramics Ltd is a 14-year-old private limited company registered in London, company number 08173832, one of 4,318 specialist construction companies in London. 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 down £54K (-52.2%) on the year before, to £49K.
- Net assets rose in 6 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £621K against £416K owed within a year: 1.5 times cover.
- 5 employees on average, up from 4 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2015 to 2024.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2024 | £49K | £45K | £621K | £416K | 5 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £103K | £54K | £727K | £481K | 4 |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £219K | £246K | £869K | £337K | 3 |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £114K | £198K | £598K | £243K | 3 |
| 31 Aug 2020 | £163K | £126K | £507K | £193K | 6 |
| 31 Aug 2019 | £117K | £12K | £297K | £187K | 7 |
| 31 Aug 2018 | £90K | £35K | £186K | £104K | 6 |
| 31 Aug 2017 | £74K | £20K | £131K | £62K | 7 |
| 31 Aug 2016 | £44K | £8,593 | £143K | £103K | |
| 31 Aug 2015 | £13K | £1,639 | £62K | £54K |
Who runs and owns Specialist Ceramics Ltd
From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.
Officers (4)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| A*** K*** | Director | Aug 2012 |
| V*** K*** | Director | Aug 2012 |
| A*** K*** | Secretary | Aug 2012 |
| V*** K*** | Secretary | Aug 2012 |
People with significant control (2)
Charges (secured borrowing)
1 of 1 registered charge is outstanding. A charge is security a lender takes over a company's assets, typically for a loan, mortgage or asset finance.
| Lender | Status | Registered |
|---|---|---|
| Bibby Financial Services Limited (As Security Trustee) | Outstanding | Apr 2026 |
Where Specialist Ceramics Ltd is registered
The registered office is in London (W1W), in the Westminster local authority area, London. Show W1W 5PF on a map.
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Shared registered office
1,494 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 Specialist Ceramics 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
- 08173832
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 9 August 2012 (14 years ago)
- Registered office
- 167-169 Great Portland Street, 5TH Floor, London, W1W 5PF
- Nature of business
- Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999)
- Year end
- 31 August (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 August 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 10 January 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 Specialist Ceramics Ltd's accounts due?
Specialist Ceramics Ltd's accounts were due at Companies House on 31 May 2026 and the register shows them as overdue.
When is Specialist Ceramics 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 Specialist Ceramics Ltd still trading?
Specialist Ceramics 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 Specialist Ceramics Ltd do?
Specialist Ceramics Ltd is registered under Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999).
How old is Specialist Ceramics Ltd?
Specialist Ceramics Ltd was incorporated on 9 August 2012, 14 years ago.
Who runs Specialist Ceramics Ltd?
Specialist Ceramics Ltd has 2 active directors, the longest-serving appointed in Aug 2012. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.
Who owns Specialist Ceramics Ltd?
2 people or companies have significant control of Specialist Ceramics Ltd: an individual (owns 25% to 50% of the shares); an individual (owns 25% to 50% of the shares).
What is the penalty if Specialist Ceramics 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 Specialist Ceramics 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.