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- Abtap Limited
Abtap Limited
- Company number
- 04807591
- Incorporated
- 23 Jun 200323 years trading
- Registered office
- Abtap House, Sandown Road, Watford, Herts, WD24 7UF
- Nature of business
- Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation
Abtap Limited is a 23-year-old private limited company registered in Watford, company number 04807591, one of 124 plumbing and heating companies in Watford. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 28 February 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 May 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 May 2027.
Key dates
Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.
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Finances
From each year's balance sheet filed at Companies House. Small companies do not have to publish turnover or profit, so these are balance sheet figures.
- Net assets up £106K (+3.6%) on the year before, to £3.1M.
- Net assets rose in 9 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £951K against £1.6M owed within a year: 0.6 times cover.
- 17 employees on average, up from 14 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2016 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2025 | £3.1M | £40K | £951K | £1.6M | 17 |
| 31 May 2024 | £3M | £32K | £1.1M | £1.8M | 14 |
| 31 May 2023 | £2.8M | £108K | £1.5M | £868K | 18 |
| 31 May 2022 | £2.6M | £27K | £1.4M | £874K | 28 |
| 31 May 2021 | £2.3M | £29K | £1.2M | £862K | 29 |
| 31 May 2020 | £1.8M | £155K | £977K | £844K | 15 |
| 31 May 2019 | £1.5M | £19K | £820K | £767K | 15 |
| 31 May 2018 | £1.1M | £212K | £987K | £1.4M | 15 |
| 31 May 2017 | £622K | £199K | £960K | £531K | |
| 31 May 2016 | £616K | £286K | £1.2M | £746K |
Where Abtap Limited is registered
The registered office is in Watford (WD24), in the Watford local authority area, East of England. Show WD24 7UF on a map.
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What happens if Abtap Limited files late
Companies House charges an automatic penalty the day after the deadline, and it rises the longer the accounts are late. These are the dates for this company's accounts due on 28 February 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Apr 2027 to 31 May 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jun 2027 to 31 Aug 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Sep 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jun 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Aug 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Nov 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 May 2028 | another 10% of any unpaid tax |
For returns filed on or after 1 April 2026. Late three times in a row and the £200 penalties become £1,000 each.
Company details
As held on the Companies House register.
- Company number
- 04807591
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 23 June 2003 (23 years ago)
- Registered office
- Abtap House, Sandown Road, Watford, Herts, WD24 7UF
- Nature of business
- Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation (SIC 43220)
- Year end
- 31 May (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 May 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 21 July 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 3 outstanding of 3 registered
Filing notes for plumbing and heating companies
Plumbing and heating companies frequently work under CIS for main contractors and also directly for homeowners, so turnover can mix CIS and non-CIS income.
Similar companies in Watford
Other active plumbing and heating companies registered in Watford.
- Acdi Electrovent Ltd2023
- Advanced Heating & Plumbing Limited1999
- Agsm Maintenance Limited2014
- Allen Property Maintenance Limited2026
- Alpha Ventilation Services Ltd.2023
- Ams Domestic Ltd2013
- Appleby's Mechanical Services Ltd2026
- Aps Mechanical Services Limited1994
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Frequently asked questions
When are Abtap Limited's accounts due?
Abtap Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 28 February 2027 (in 139 days), covering the period to 31 May 2026.
When is Abtap Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 May 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 May 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 March 2027.
Is Abtap Limited still trading?
Abtap Limited is listed as active on the Companies House register as of 1 Oct 2026. Active means it has not been dissolved or entered insolvency; it does not show whether it is currently taking on work.
What does Abtap Limited do?
Abtap Limited is registered under Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation (SIC 43220).
How old is Abtap Limited?
Abtap Limited was incorporated on 23 June 2003, 23 years ago.
What is the penalty if Abtap Limited files its accounts late?
Companies House charges £150 if the accounts are up to 1 month late, £375 up to 3 months, £750 up to 6 months and £1,500 after that, doubled if the previous year's accounts were also late. HMRC charges £200 for a CT600 filed a day late and another £200 at 3 months.
Official records
View Abtap Limited on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026). Deadlines are worked out from the register and assume a standard accounting period; a change of year end or a short period moves them. This page is general information, not tax or accountancy advice.