Company registration number 09693134 (England and Wales)
DUCTSTATION LTD
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
DUCTSTATION LTD
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
Bin Hong
(Appointed 17 December 2024)
Weining Zhang
(Appointed 17 December 2024)
Company number
09693134
Registered office
4b Church Street
Diss
Norfolk
IP22 4DD
Auditor
Waveney Accountants Limited
T/as Newman & Co
Chartered Accountants
4b Church Street
Diss
Norfolk
IP22 4DD
Business address
Unit 2-3 Brandon Business Centre
Putney Close
Brandon
IP27 0PA
DUCTSTATION LTD
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1
Notes to the financial statements
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DUCTSTATION LTD
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
4
1,691
Tangible assets
5
25,280
15,941
26,971
15,941
Current assets
Stocks
6
344,507
286,070
Debtors
7
429,667
344,278
Cash at bank and in hand
198,954
171,875
973,128
802,223
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
8
(341,498)
(196,375)
Net current assets
631,630
605,848
Total assets less current liabilities
658,601
621,789
Provisions for liabilities
(3,019)
(3,581)
Net assets
655,582
618,208
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
9
100
100
Profit and loss reserves
655,482
618,108
Total equity
655,582
618,208
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 26 September 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
Bin Hong
Director
Company registration number 09693134 (England and Wales)
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DUCTSTATION LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
Company information
Ductstation Ltd is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales under registration number 09693134. The registered office is 4b Church Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4DD.
The place of business is Unit 2-3 Brandon Business Centre, Putney Close, Brandon, Suffolk IP27 0PA.
1.1
Accounting convention
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Turnover
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Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer (usually on dispatch of the goods), the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.
1.3
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill
Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.
Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Patents and licences
10 year straight line
1.4
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Leasehold land and buildings
25% on reducing balance basis
Plant and equipment
25% on reducing balance basis
Computers
25% on reducing balance basis
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.
DUCTSTATION LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.5
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
1.6
Stocks
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Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials.
Stocks held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at the lower of cost and replacement cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential.
Stocks are accounted for on a first-in-first-out basis.
At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.
1.7
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.8
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Classification of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
DUCTSTATION LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
1.9
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
1.10
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
Current tax
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.
1.11
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.12
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.13
Leases
Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.
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DUCTSTATION LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.14
Foreign exchange
Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
Critical judgements
The following judgements (apart from those involving estimates) have had the most significant effect on amounts recognised in the financial statements.
Stock impairment provision
At the year end, the director reviews the company's stock for old, obsolete and unsaleable items and provides accordingly. In doing so, the director takes into account post year end enquiries, order, and sales. At 31 December 2024 the director determined that there should be a provision for impairment of stock of £54,347. At 31 December 2023 the director determined that no such provision was necessary.
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Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
7
6
4
Intangible fixed assets
Other
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
Additions
1,691
At 31 December 2024
1,691
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
1,691
At 31 December 2023
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DUCTSTATION LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Tangible fixed assets
Land and buildings
Plant and machinery etc
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
5,347
40,106
45,453
Additions
12,591
1,610
14,201
At 31 December 2024
17,938
41,716
59,654
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
3,729
25,783
29,512
Depreciation charged in the year
1,006
3,856
4,862
At 31 December 2024
4,735
29,639
34,374
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
13,203
12,077
25,280
At 31 December 2023
1,618
14,323
15,941
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Stocks
2024
2023
£
£
Stocks
181,781
229,463
Stock in transit
162,726
56,607
344,507
286,070
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Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
231,890
285,327
Other debtors
197,777
58,951
429,667
344,278
Included within debtors are rental deposits of £27,713 (2023 - £22,650), which are not due to be returned to the company until after one year.
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DUCTSTATION LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Trade creditors
278,950
66,250
Corporation tax
13,354
60,030
Other taxation and social security
37,717
45,795
Directors' loan accounts
131
708
Other creditors
11,346
23,592
341,498
196,375
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Called up share capital
2024
2023
2024
2023
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
100
100
100
100
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Audit report information
As the income statement has been omitted from the filing copy of the financial statements, the following information in relation to the audit report on the statutory financial statements is provided in accordance with s444(5B) of the Companies Act 2006.
The auditor's report is unqualified and includes the following:
Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 December 2024 and of its profit for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Senior Statutory Auditor:
Leslie Newman FCA
Statutory Auditor:
Waveney Accountants Limited
Date of audit report:
26 September 2025
11
Operating lease commitments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
641,251
121,029
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DUCTSTATION LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
12
Related party transactions
The following amounts were outstanding at the reporting end date:
2024
2023
Amounts due from related parties
£
£
Entities with control, joint control or significant influence over the company
101,500
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During the year there was a loan to the parent company of £100,000 repayable within 12 months with interest to be charged of 3.6% per annum.
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Parent company
The parent company of Ductstation Ltd is Icool International (Hong Kong) Limited and its registered office is Unit 02 9F The Broadway, No. 54-62 Lockhart Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong.
The Ultimate Controlling Party is NINHUA Group Co. Ltd, which is incorporated in the main land of China. Ductstation Limited's accounts are consolidated into the group accounts of NINHUA Group Co. Ltd,
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