# STEVE BATES PHOTOGRAPHY LTD (08001365)

> STEVE BATES PHOTOGRAPHY LTD is an active private limited company (company number 08001365) incorporated on 22 March 2012, registered in Bishops Stortford. Its registered activity is portrait photographic activities (SIC 74201). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 March 2025, showing net assets of £58k and cash of £128k, with 1 employee on average. Net assets fell 14% on the prior period (£67k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2012-03-22
- Registered office: Bishops Stortford, CM23 1AT
- SIC 74201: Portrait photographic activities
- SIC 74202: Other specialist photography
- Next accounts due: 2026-12-31
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-04-05
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 61 comparable companies in Essex (median £869, upper quartile £20k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | £58k | £128k | £1,773 | — | — | — | 1 |
| 2024-03-31 | £67k | £124k | £7,167 | — | — | — | 1 |

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

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £57,687 at 31 March 2025
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £128,070
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 22 March 2012

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## Persons with significant control

- Mr Stephen Bates — owns 75–100% of shares; holds 75–100% of voting rights, since 2016-06-30

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