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- Thompson Rail Ltd
Thompson Rail Ltd
- Company number
- 08524288
- Incorporated
- 10 May 201313 years trading
- Registered office
- Unit A6 Chaucer Business Park, Dittons Road, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6QH
- Nature of business
- Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.
Thompson Rail Ltd is a 13-year-old private limited company registered in Polegate, company number 08524288, one of 28 specialist construction companies in Polegate. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 29 February 2028, and the CT600 for the period to 31 May 2027 is due at HMRC on 31 May 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 £164K (+64.6%) on the year before, to £417K.
- Net assets rose in 7 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £519K against £138K owed within a year: 3.8 times cover.
- 4 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2017 to 2026.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2026 | £417K | £438K | £519K | £138K | 4 |
| 31 May 2025 | £253K | £212K | £274K | £54K | 4 |
| 31 May 2024 | £221K | £211K | £266K | £83K | 4 |
| 31 May 2023 | £176K | £188K | £289K | £138K | 5 |
| 31 May 2022 | £110K | £6,610 | £135K | £53K | 5 |
| 31 May 2021 | £148K | £102K | £179K | £53K | 5 |
| 31 May 2020 | £124K | £114K | £210K | £100K | 5 |
| 31 May 2019 | £40K | £63K | £120K | £91K | 5 |
| 31 May 2018 | £53K | £8,463 | £112K | £77K | 5 |
| 31 May 2017 | £664 | £4,702 | £88K | £106K | 4 |
Where Thompson Rail Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Polegate (BN26), in the Wealden local authority area, South East. Show BN26 6QH on a map.
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Shared registered office
121 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 Thompson Rail Ltd 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 29 February 2028.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Mar 2028 to 31 Mar 2028 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Apr 2028 to 31 May 2028 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jun 2028 to 31 Aug 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Sep 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jun 2028 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Aug 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Nov 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 May 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
- 08524288
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 10 May 2013 (13 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit A6 Chaucer Business Park, Dittons Road, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6QH
- Nature of business
- Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999)
- Year end
- 31 May (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 May 2026
- Last confirmation statement
- 13 October 2025
- Charges (mortgages)
- 2 outstanding of 3 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.
Similar companies in Polegate
Other active specialist construction companies registered in Polegate.
- Vorn Limited2004
- WCL Enterprises Limited2026
- Archway South Construction Limited2025
- Aw Spectrum Ltd2021
- Battle Groundworks Ltd2025
- BC Developments South East Ltd2012
- BC Property South East Ltd2012
- Blackford Builders & Renovations Ltd2026
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Frequently asked questions
When are Thompson Rail Ltd's accounts due?
Thompson Rail Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 29 February 2028 (in 504 days), covering the period to 31 May 2027.
When is Thompson Rail Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 May 2027 is due at HMRC by 31 May 2028, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 March 2028.
Is Thompson Rail Ltd still trading?
Thompson Rail Ltd 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 Thompson Rail Ltd do?
Thompson Rail Ltd is registered under Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999).
How old is Thompson Rail Ltd?
Thompson Rail Ltd was incorporated on 10 May 2013, 13 years ago.
What is the penalty if Thompson Rail 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 Thompson Rail Ltd 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.