- Company number
- 05866143
- Incorporated
- 4 Jul 200620 years trading
- Registered office
- 3 Condor House Elliotts Way, Chatham, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6BQ
- Nature of business
- Construction of commercial buildings
Star Fire Engineering Ltd is a 20-year-old private limited company registered in Chatham, company number 05866143, one of 180 building contractors in Chatham. Companies House shows its accounts as overdue: they were due on 30 July 2025.
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 £26K (-55.9%) on the year before, to £21K.
- Net assets rose in 6 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £93K against £52K owed within a year: 1.8 times cover.
- 2 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2014 to 2023.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2023 | £21K | £89K | £93K | £52K | 2 |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £47K | £81K | £97K | £31K | 2 |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £32K | £62K | £96K | £26K | 2 |
| 31 Jul 2020 | £44K | £102K | £146K | £53K | 2 |
| 31 Jul 2019 | £26K | £13K | £82K | £57K | 2 |
| 31 Jul 2018 | £15K | £1,300 | £37K | £23K | |
| 31 Jul 2017 | £21K | £27K | £56K | ||
| 31 Jul 2016 | £17K | £17K | £43K | ||
| 31 Jul 2015 | £12K | £11K | £28K | £15K | |
| 31 Jul 2014 | £811 | £7,195 | £13K | £13K |
Where Star Fire Engineering Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Chatham (ME4), in the Medway local authority area, South East. Show ME4 6BQ on a map.
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What happens if Star Fire Engineering Ltd files late
If the accounts reach Companies House today, the late filing penalty is £1,500 (£3,000 if last year's accounts were also late). It rises at each step below.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 31 Jul 2025 to 30 Aug 2025 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 31 Aug 2025 to 30 Oct 2025 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 31 Oct 2025 to 30 Jan 2026 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 31 Jan 2026 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 31 Oct 2025 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jan 2026 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Apr 2026 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Oct 2026 | 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
- 05866143
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 4 July 2006 (20 years ago)
- Registered office
- 3 Condor House Elliotts Way, Chatham, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6BQ
- Nature of business
- Construction of commercial buildings (SIC 41201)
- Year end
- 30 July (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 July 2023
- Last confirmation statement
- 21 February 2025
Filing notes for building contractors
Building companies often run the Construction Industry Scheme as a contractor, a subcontractor or both. CIS deductions suffered during the year are set against the PAYE bill, and any unrecovered balance at the year end matters when the accounts are drawn up.
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Frequently asked questions
When are Star Fire Engineering Ltd's accounts due?
Star Fire Engineering Ltd's accounts were due at Companies House on 30 July 2025 and the register shows them as overdue.
When is Star Fire Engineering Ltd's CT600 due?
The first accounts cover more than 12 months, so there are two Company Tax Returns: one for the 12 months to 31 July 2024, due by 31 July 2025, and one for the period to 30 October 2024, due by 30 October 2025. Corporation tax is payable 9 months and 1 day after the end of each.
Is Star Fire Engineering Ltd still trading?
Star Fire Engineering Ltd is listed as active on the Companies House register (checked 12 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 Star Fire Engineering Ltd do?
Star Fire Engineering Ltd is registered under Construction of commercial buildings (SIC 41201).
How old is Star Fire Engineering Ltd?
Star Fire Engineering Ltd was incorporated on 4 July 2006, 20 years ago.
What is the penalty if Star Fire Engineering 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 Star Fire Engineering Ltd on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026, rechecked 12 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.