# DOUGLAS L BATES LTD (14144473)

> DOUGLAS L BATES LTD is an active private limited company (company number 14144473) incorporated on 31 May 2022, registered in Chelmsford. Its registered activity is painting (SIC 43341). Latest micro accounts cover the period ending 31 May 2026, showing net assets of £12k, with 0 employees on average. As micro-entity accounts, no profit and loss account is filed, so turnover and profit are not public. Net assets fell 23% on the prior period (£15k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2022-05-31
- Registered office: Chelmsford, CM3 3EH
- SIC 43341: Painting
- Next accounts due: 2028-02-29
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-06-14
- Accounts type: MICRO ENTITY

By net assets it sits in the upper half of 282 comparable companies in Essex (median £4,708, upper quartile £30k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | £12k | — | — | — | — | — | 0 |
| 2025-05-31 | £15k | — | — | — | — | — | 0 |

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

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £11,789 at 31 May 2026
- Incorporated two to five years ago: Incorporated 31 May 2022

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## Persons with significant control

- Mr Douglas Laird Bates — owns 75–100% of shares; holds 75–100% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2022-05-31

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Source: Companies House register snapshot 2026-08-31, Open Government Licence v3.0. Information may have changed since that date and is not advice or a credit reference; check the official record before relying on it. Official record: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/14144473
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