# BAY LANGUAGE BOOKS LTD (05637079)

> BAY LANGUAGE BOOKS LTD is an active private limited company (company number 05637079) incorporated on 27 November 2005, registered in Folkestone. Its registered activity is retail sale of newspapers and stationery in specialised stores (SIC 47620). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 30 June 2025, showing net assets of £283k and cash of £167k, with 7 employees on average. Net assets rose 1% on the prior period (£279k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2005-11-27
- Registered office: Folkestone, CT19 5EU
- SIC 47620: Retail sale of newspapers and stationery in specialised stores
- Next accounts due: 2027-03-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2026-12-11
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 942 comparable companies in the UK (median £5,429, upper quartile £37k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | £283k | £167k | — | £207k | — | — | 7 |
| 2024-06-30 | £279k | £180k | — | £132k | — | — | 5 |

current ratio 2.51; size band micro.

## Filing and accounts signals (facts, not a rating)

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £282,672 at 30 June 2025
- Current assets at least 1.5× creditors within one year: Current ratio 2.51
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £167,126
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 27 November 2005

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## Persons with significant control

- Mr Jan Barker — owns 75–100% of shares; holds 75–100% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2016-04-06

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