# JAMES A. FORBES LTD (SC688968)

> JAMES A. FORBES LTD is an active private limited company (company number SC688968) incorporated on 11 February 2021, registered in Banff. Its registered activity is construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c. (SIC 42990). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 March 2026, showing net assets of £130k and cash of £70k, with 4 employees on average. Net assets fell 16% on the prior period (£155k). Across the last 3 periods on record the net-asset trend is falling.

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2021-02-11
- Registered office: Banff, AB45 2AA
- SIC 42990: Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.
- SIC 43110: Demolition
- SIC 43120: Site preparation
- SIC 77320: Renting and leasing of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment
- Next accounts due: 2027-12-31
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-02-25
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 11,098 comparable companies in the UK (median £12k, upper quartile £89k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | £130k | £70k | £62k | — | — | — | 4 |
| 2025-03-31 | £155k | £1,564 | £106k | — | — | — | 3 |
| 2024-03-31 | £186k | £0 | £159k | — | — | — | 3 |

net assets trend falling; size band micro.

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

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £129,831 at 31 March 2026
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £70,296
- Three or more accounting periods on record: 3 periods on record
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 11 February 2021

How each signal is derived: https://firmoscan.com/methodology

## Persons with significant control

- Mr James Andrew Fobes — owns 75–100% of shares; holds 75–100% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2021-02-11

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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/SC688968
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