Company Number: 13363837

Analysis Date: 2025-07-29 20:18 UTC

Credit Opinion:
DECLINE. Zero Bees Group Limited demonstrates significant and increasing financial distress with large negative net assets and net current liabilities. The company’s micro-entity status, along with negative working capital and shareholders’ funds deteriorating from -£2,250 in 2021 to -£50,365 in 2024, signals weak financial resilience and inability to meet short-term obligations. There is no audit, which limits external assurance, and the company has only 2 employees, indicating limited operational scale. Given these factors, the risk of default or non-payment is high without substantial external support or capital injection.

Financial Strength:
The balance sheet shows very weak financial health. Fixed assets are minimal and declining (£9,026 in 2021 to £2,371 in 2024). Current assets are negative, which suggests accrued liabilities or accounting classifications that indicate cash flow problems. Current liabilities remain fairly consistent but combined with negative current assets, result in a growing net current liability position (from -£11,276 in 2021 to -£52,736 in 2024). Shareholders’ funds are deeply negative and worsening, indicating accumulated losses and erosion of equity. This points to an ongoing capital deficiency and no buffer to absorb shocks.

Cash Flow Assessment:
Negative current assets and high net current liabilities imply liquidity constraints. The company likely struggles with working capital management and short-term creditor payments. The absence of cash or positive receivables raises concerns about the ability to service debts or finance operations from internal resources. The small employee base and micro size restrict rapid operational scaling that might improve cash flow. Without evidence of external financing or improved cash flow, liquidity risk is elevated.

Monitoring Points:

• Watch for any capital injections or shareholder loans to strengthen equity and liquidity.
• Monitor changes in current assets and liabilities to detect improvement or further deterioration in working capital.
• Track any overdue filings or changes in director appointments that may signal distress or restructuring.
• Observe cash flow statements or management commentary on operational progress and funding plans.
• Keep an eye on sector developments (sustainability consultancy/software) and client acquisition to assess revenue growth potential.