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Forbes Dawson Ltd

Tax adviser in Ashley Rd, Altrincham WA14

Verified & RegulatedTrust Score76/100Strong

Companies House: 08451784Fairbank House, Ashley Rd, Altrincham, WA14 2DPData updated 07 Jul 2026

Formerly known asMalt Enterprises Limited

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Forbes Dawson Ltd is a UK limited company based in Altrincham, incorporated in 2013 and trading for 13 years.It was previously known as Malt Enterprises Limited.

Public records confirm it is a member firm of CIOT, up to date with its accounts (last filed 30 Apr 2025), and running a confirmed website. Its most recent filed accounts, for the year to 30 Apr 2026, report net assets of £3.0m, up from £1.9m the year before. Its website shows it handles Limited company accounts.

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Verification record and Trust Score

76/100

Trust Score

Strong
Public record
AML supervisedpending
Active company
Filing compliant
Trading 13 years
Professional qualification
  • CIOT
  • ICAEW
  • ACCA
  • AAT
Contact
Website
Phone
Email

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Companies HouseActiveno. 08451784 (opens in new tab)incorporated 2013Companies House · checked 07 Jul
Registered activity
  • SIC 69203 - Tax consultancy
The business activity the firm registered with Companies House (its Standard Industrial Classification).Companies House · checked 07 Jul
Filing complianceAccounts and confirmation statement filed on timelast accounts 30 Apr 2025 (opens in new tab)Companies House · checked 07 Jul
Professional bodyMember firm of CIOTCTAChartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) is a UK professional accountancy body. Member firms must meet its qualification and conduct standards and can be disciplined by it.probody-ciot · checked 30 Jul
Sources: Companies House (opens in new tab), probody-ciot
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  • Handles Limited company accounts

Specialisms and services

Services
Limited company accounts
Tax
Personal Tax - InternationalPersonal Tax - UK AdvisoryPersonal Tax - UK complianceTrusts, Estates and Inheritance Tax

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Directors and officers (4)

  • MARR, Andrew BlakeyDirector · since 2014
  • Ms Laura Anne HutchinsonDirector · since 2014
  • BEARDMORE, James RichardDirector · since 2026
  • HEATH, Scott DanielDirector · since 2026

Source: Companies House register (opens in new tab).

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Financials (as filed)

Companies House filing history (opens in new tab) | 2014 to 2026
Net assets
£3.0m
as at 30 Apr 2026+£1.1m vs 2025
Current assets
£3.6m
as at 30 Apr 2026+£877k vs 2025
Cash at bank
£2.4m
as at 30 Apr 2026+£747k vs 2025
Average employees
18
as at 30 Apr 2026
Current assets (cash, debtors, other) and net assets by year, in £. Latest year first.
2026202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014
CashDebtorsOtherNet assets
Full figures
As filed30 Apr 202630 Apr 202530 Apr 202430 Apr 202330 Apr 202230 Apr 202130 Apr 202030 Apr 201930 Apr 201830 Apr 201730 Apr 201630 Apr 201529 Apr 2014
Average employees1818181716171414141413
Net assets£3,007,484£1,944,889£1,704,625£1,742,179£1,509,238£1,563,746£1,448,907£1,139,127£707,005£679,051£444,587£504,177£156,383
Cash at bank£2,398,923£1,652,316£1,246,097£1,256,113£1,139,383£1,266,163£870,400£724,465£600,022£566,525£524,461£494,769£473,268
Current assets£3,557,610£2,680,885£2,380,969£2,419,290£2,090,149£2,298,247£1,936,458£1,671,061£1,441,041£1,476,784£1,191,585£1,233,330£1,267,256
Fixed assets£106,044£156,332£324,358£603,426£912,238£1,203,394
Debtors£1,000,941£911,592£1,010,918£970,620£843,868£869,299£921,803£803,772£693,314£763,647£570,624£655,491£762,806
Shareholders equity£3,007,484£1,944,889£1,704,625£1,742,179£1,509,238£1,563,746£1,448,907£1,139,127£707,005£679,051£444,879

Figures as reported in this firm's accounts filed at Companies House. Net assets is total assets less what the company owes; a figure below zero means recorded liabilities exceed assets. Small companies may file abbreviated accounts that omit turnover and profit. Public record, reproduced as facts.

Timeline

  1. 2013Company incorporated
  2. 2025Latest accounts filed
  3. 2026Verified on this directory

Frequently asked questions

Is Forbes Dawson Ltd a regulated accountant?

Yes. Forbes Dawson Ltd is a member firm of CIOT. Membership means the firm meets that body's qualification and conduct standards and can be disciplined by it.

Is Forbes Dawson Ltd a chartered accountant?

Forbes Dawson Ltd is a member firm of CIOT, a UK professional accountancy body, but it is not a chartered firm. Chartered status is conferred only by bodies such as ICAEW, ICAS or ACCA.

What services does Forbes Dawson Ltd offer?

Based on its own website, Forbes Dawson Ltd offers Limited company accounts. Confirm current services and availability with the firm before engaging. Message this firm →

How long has Forbes Dawson Ltd been established?

Forbes Dawson Ltd was incorporated at Companies House in 2013, so it has been on the register for about 13 years. A longer trading history is one sign of an established, accountable firm, though a newer firm is not necessarily less capable.

Does Forbes Dawson Ltd file its accounts on time?

Yes. According to Companies House, Forbes Dawson Ltd's most recent statutory accounts were filed by their due date. On-time filing is a basic sign that a company is being administered properly.

How do you verify Forbes Dawson Ltd?

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The Trust Score is fully deterministic: fixed points for public, verified signals - an active company, anti-money-laundering supervision, filing compliance, a confirmed website and trading history. Forbes Dawson Ltd scores 76/100. Nothing in the score is subjective, and every rule is listed on this page. How we verify →

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