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- Spence Engineering Limited
Spence Engineering Limited
- Company number
- NI011833
- Incorporated
- 23 Feb 197749 years trading
- Registered office
- 67 Tullynore Road, Hillsborough, Co. Down, BT26 6QE
- Nature of business
- Repair of fabricated metal products
Spence Engineering Limited is a 49-year-old private limited company registered in Hillsborough, company number NI011833, one of 10 machinery repair and installation companies in Hillsborough. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 December 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 March 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 down £39K (-5.6%) on the year before, to £651K.
- Net assets rose in 2 of 4 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £332K against £169K owed within a year: 2.0 times cover.
- 16 employees on average, down from 17 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 5 years, 2021 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £651K | £0 | £332K | £169K | 16 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £689K | £33K | £355K | £164K | 17 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £674K | £25K | £342K | £158K | 19 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £696K | £109 | £358K | £224K | 19 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £621K | £40K | £349K | £242K | 11 |
Where Spence Engineering Limited is registered
The registered office is in Hillsborough (BT26), in the Lisburn and Castlereagh local authority area, Northern Ireland. Show BT26 6QE on a map.
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What happens if Spence Engineering 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 December 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Jan 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Apr 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jul 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Apr 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jun 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Sep 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Mar 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
- NI011833
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 23 February 1977 (49 years ago)
- Registered office
- 67 Tullynore Road, Hillsborough, Co. Down, BT26 6QE
- Nature of business
- Repair of fabricated metal products (SIC 33110)
- Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 1 August 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 1 registered
Filing notes for machinery repair and installation companies
Machinery repair and installation companies often carry parts stock and specialist tools, and many work on contracts that span the year end.
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Frequently asked questions
When are Spence Engineering Limited's accounts due?
Spence Engineering Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2026 (in 80 days), covering the period to 31 March 2026.
When is Spence Engineering Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 March 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 January 2027.
Is Spence Engineering Limited still trading?
Spence Engineering 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 Spence Engineering Limited do?
Spence Engineering Limited is registered under Repair of fabricated metal products (SIC 33110).
How old is Spence Engineering Limited?
Spence Engineering Limited was incorporated on 23 February 1977, 49 years ago.
What is the penalty if Spence Engineering 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 Spence Engineering 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.