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Universal Business Installations Limited

Universal Business Installations Limited is a 28-year-old private limited company registered in Warrington, company number 03480916, one of 91 installation companies (insulation, lifts, shutters and similar) in Warrington. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 December 2026, and its first CT600 is due at HMRC on 31 December 2026.

Active 03480916 Total exemption (full) accounts Warrington Since 1997

Key dates

Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.

Accounts due
31 Dec 2026
in 80 days
For the period to 31 Mar 2026
CT600 due (first of two)
31 Dec 2026
in 80 days
Period 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
CT600 due (second of two)
31 Mar 2027
in 170 days
Period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Mar 2026
Corporation tax payment
1 Jan 2027
in 81 days
9 months and 1 day after the period end
Confirmation statement
17 Dec 2026
in 66 days
Last made up to 3 Dec 2025

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Financial snapshot, 2024

From the balance sheet at 31 December 2024, as filed at Companies House.

Net assets
£1.6M
Cash at bank
£7,666
Current assets
£3.4M
Employees
86
Average during the year, including directors

Universal Business Installations Limited over the years

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 £187K (+13.2%) on the year before, to £1.6M.
  • Net assets rose in 8 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
  • Current assets of £3.4M against £2M owed within a year: 1.7 times cover.
  • 86 employees on average, up from 81 the year before.
  • Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2015 to 2024.

Net assets by year

Net assets at each year end, 2015 to 2024£0£1M31 December 2015: net assets £295K201531 December 2016: net assets £513K201631 December 2017: net assets £583K201731 December 2018: net assets £752K201831 December 2019: net assets £815K201931 December 2020: net assets £752K202031 December 2021: net assets £964K202131 December 2022: net assets £1.2M202231 December 2023: net assets £1.4M202331 December 2024: net assets £1.6M£1.6M2024
Net assets at each year end, 2015 to 2024£0£1M31 December 2015: net assets £295K'1531 December 2016: net assets £513K'1631 December 2017: net assets £583K'1731 December 2018: net assets £752K'1831 December 2019: net assets £815K'1931 December 2020: net assets £752K'2031 December 2021: net assets £964K'2131 December 2022: net assets £1.2M'2231 December 2023: net assets £1.4M'2331 December 2024: net assets £1.6M£1.6M'24
Year endNet assetsCashCurrent assetsOwed within a yearEmployees
31 Dec 2024£1.6M£7,666£3.4M£2M86
31 Dec 2023£1.4M£29K£3M£1.7M81
31 Dec 2022£1.2M£8,370£2.5M£1.4M80
31 Dec 2021£964K£19K£2.1M£1.2M68
31 Dec 2020£752K£272K£1.5M£969K73
31 Dec 2019£815K£277K£1.8M£1.2M73
31 Dec 2018£752K£233K£1.4M£851K73
31 Dec 2017£583K£230K£1.3M£797K73
31 Dec 2016£513K£260K£1.2M£797K66
31 Dec 2015£295K£288K£1.1M£814K

Who runs and owns Universal Business Installations Limited

From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.

Officers (2)

NameRoleAppointed
S*** R***DirectorMar 1998
V*** R***DirectorDec 2022
7 former officers
NameRoleAppointedLeft
P*** B***SecretaryDec 1997Aug 2010
Chettleburgh International LimitedCorporate Nominee SecretaryDec 1997Dec 1997
P*** B***DirectorDec 1997Aug 2010
L*** R***DirectorMar 1998Mar 2021
L*** R***DirectorDec 1997Dec 1997
S*** R***DirectorDec 1997Dec 1997
P*** T***DirectorDec 1997Nov 2000

Person with significant control

Company · since Mar 2021
Wheatacre Group Holdings Limited
Owns 75% or more of the shares
Holds 75% or more of the votes
Can appoint and remove directors

Charges (secured borrowing)

3 of 4 registered charges are outstanding. A charge is security a lender takes over a company's assets, typically for a loan, mortgage or asset finance.

LenderStatusRegistered
RBS Invoice Finance LtdOutstandingMar 2021
A private lenderOutstandingMar 2021
National Westminster Bank PLCOutstandingJul 2000
RBS Invoice Finance LimitedSatisfied Apr 2015Nov 2008

Where Universal Business Installations Limited is registered

Universal Business Installations Limited's registered office on a map of the UK

The registered office is in Warrington (WA2), in the Warrington local authority area, North West. Show WA2 8QT on a map.

Other trade companies in WA2

Also registered at this address

1 other company uses the same registered office as Universal Business Installations Limited.

What happens if Universal Business Installations 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 HouseAccounts deliveredPenalty
Up to 1 month late1 Jan 2027 to 31 Jan 2027£150
1 to 3 months late1 Feb 2027 to 31 Mar 2027£375
3 to 6 months late1 Apr 2027 to 30 Jun 2027£750
More than 6 months lateFrom 1 Jul 2027£1,500

Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.

HMRC (CT600)FromPenalty
1 day late1 Apr 2027£200
3 months late30 Jun 2027another £200
6 months late30 Sep 2027HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax
12 months late31 Mar 2028another 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
03480916
Status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
15 December 1997 (28 years ago)
Registered office
Unit 11 Colville Court, Winwick Quay, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8QT
Nature of business
Other construction installation (SIC 43290)
Other business support service activities n.e.c. (SIC 82990)
Year end
31 December (accounting reference date)
Accounts type
Total exemption (full)
Last accounts made up to
31 December 2024
Last confirmation statement
3 December 2025
Charges (mortgages)
3 outstanding of 4 registered

Filing notes for installation companies (insulation, lifts, shutters and similar)

Installation companies (insulation, lifts, shutters, solar and similar) often buy stock and equipment up front, so stock at the year end and capital allowances both affect the tax bill.

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Frequently asked questions

When are Universal Business Installations Limited's accounts due?

Universal Business Installations 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 Universal Business Installations Limited'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 December 2025, due by 31 December 2026, and one for the period to 31 March 2026, due by 31 March 2027. Corporation tax is payable 9 months and 1 day after the end of each.

Is Universal Business Installations Limited still trading?

Universal Business Installations 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 Universal Business Installations Limited do?

Universal Business Installations Limited is registered under Other construction installation (SIC 43290); Other business support service activities n.e.c. (SIC 82990).

How old is Universal Business Installations Limited?

Universal Business Installations Limited was incorporated on 15 December 1997, 28 years ago.

Who runs Universal Business Installations Limited?

Universal Business Installations Limited has 2 active directors, the longest-serving appointed in Mar 1998. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.

Who owns Universal Business Installations Limited?

One person or company has significant control of Universal Business Installations Limited: Wheatacre Group Holdings Limited (owns 75% or more of the shares).

What is the penalty if Universal Business Installations 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 Universal Business Installations Limited on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.

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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.

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