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- William Murchland & Company Limited
William Murchland & Company Limited
- Company number
- SC030230
- Incorporated
- 13 Aug 195472 years trading
- Registered office
- C/O Johnston Carmichael, 227 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 2ND
- Nature of business
- Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation
William Murchland & Company Limited is a 72-year-old private limited company registered in Glasgow, company number SC030230, one of 515 plumbing and heating companies in Glasgow. Companies House shows its accounts as overdue: they were due on 30 April 2018.
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 £34K (-8.5%) on the year before, to £371K.
- Current assets of £1.1M against £802K owed within a year: 1.4 times cover.
- Balance sheets on record for 3 years, 2014 to 2016.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2016 | £371K | £6,846 | £1.1M | £802K | |
| 31 Jul 2015 | £405K | £1,946 | £1.2M | £847K | |
| 31 Jul 2014 | £411K | £31K | £1.1M | £875K |
Who runs and owns William Murchland & Company Limited
From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.
Officers (4)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| A*** M*** | Director | May 2011 |
| A*** M*** | Director | May 2011 |
| S*** Y*** | Director | Jul 2016 |
| A*** M*** | Secretary | May 2011 |
6 former officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| H*** G*** | Secretary | Dec 2006 | May 2011 |
| A*** M*** | Secretary | Nov 2006 | |
| H*** G*** | Director | Jan 2007 | May 2011 |
| A*** M*** | Director | Dec 2006 | |
| A*** P*** | Director | May 2011 | |
| L*** P*** | Director | Jan 2007 | May 2011 |
Person with significant control
Charges (secured borrowing)
2 of 7 registered charges are outstanding. A charge is security a lender takes over a company's assets, typically for a loan, mortgage or asset finance.
| Lender | Status | Registered |
|---|---|---|
| Arete Developments Limited | Outstanding | Mar 2017 |
| Bank Of Scotland PLC | Outstanding | Dec 2012 |
| Santander UK PLC | Satisfied Jan 2013 | May 2011 |
| The Governor And Company Of The Bank Of Scotland | Satisfied Jun 2011 | May 1985 |
| The Governor And Company Of The Bank Of Scotland | Satisfied Jun 2011 | Jan 1977 |
| The Governor And Company Of The Bank Of Scotland | Satisfied Jun 2011 | Oct 1975 |
| The Governor And Company Of The Bank Of Scotland | Satisfied Jun 2011 | Nov 1968 |
Where William Murchland & Company Limited is registered
The registered office is in Glasgow (G2), in the Glasgow City local authority area, Scotland. Show G2 2ND on a map.
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Also registered at this address
9 other companies use the same registered office as William Murchland & Company Limited.
- Connelly Northstar Atlantic Investments LimitedProperty developers
- Elevate Project Services LtdProperty developers
- Elmwood Developments (Glasgow) LimitedProperty developers
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What happens if William Murchland & Company Limited 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 | 1 May 2018 to 31 May 2018 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jun 2018 to 31 Jul 2018 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Aug 2018 to 31 Oct 2018 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Nov 2018 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Aug 2018 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Oct 2018 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 31 Jan 2019 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Jul 2019 | 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
- SC030230
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 13 August 1954 (72 years ago)
- Registered office
- C/O Johnston Carmichael, 227 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 2ND
- Nature of business
- Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation (SIC 43220)
- Year end
- 31 July (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (small)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 July 2016
- Last confirmation statement
- 31 December 2016
- Charges (mortgages)
- 2 outstanding of 7 registered
Filing notes for plumbing and heating companies
Plumbing and heating companies frequently work under CIS for main contractors and also directly for homeowners, so turnover can mix CIS and non-CIS income.
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Other active plumbing and heating companies registered in Glasgow.
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- Woodilee Gas Services Ltd2020
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Frequently asked questions
When are William Murchland & Company Limited's accounts due?
William Murchland & Company Limited's accounts were due at Companies House on 30 April 2018 and the register shows them as overdue.
When is William Murchland & Company Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 July 2017 is due at HMRC by 31 July 2018, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 May 2018.
Is William Murchland & Company Limited still trading?
William Murchland & Company Limited 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 William Murchland & Company Limited do?
William Murchland & Company Limited is registered under Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation (SIC 43220).
How old is William Murchland & Company Limited?
William Murchland & Company Limited was incorporated on 13 August 1954, 72 years ago.
Who runs William Murchland & Company Limited?
William Murchland & Company Limited has 3 active directors, the longest-serving appointed in May 2011. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.
Who owns William Murchland & Company Limited?
One person or company has significant control of William Murchland & Company Limited: an individual (owns 25% to 50% of the shares).
What is the penalty if William Murchland & Company 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 William Murchland & Company Limited 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.