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- Alban Building Contractors Limited
Alban Building Contractors Limited
- Company number
- 01730327
- Incorporated
- 9 Jun 198343 years trading
- Registered office
- 4 Newbury Close, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4EZ
- Nature of business
- Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.
Alban Building Contractors Limited is a 43-year-old private limited company registered in Bedford, company number 01730327, one of 61 civil engineering contractors in Bedford. Companies House shows its accounts as overdue: they were due on 31 July 2026.
Key dates
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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 £10K (+46.8%) on the year before, to -£12K.
- Net assets rose in 3 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £6,136 against £22K owed within a year: 0.3 times cover.
- 1 employee on average, down from 2 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2015 to 2024.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2024 | -£12K | £3,559 | £6,136 | £22K | 1 |
| 31 Oct 2023 | -£22K | £0 | £682 | £21K | 2 |
| 31 Oct 2022 | -£19K | £4,191 | £13K | £27K | 3 |
| 31 Oct 2021 | -£16K | £13K | £13K | £28K | 3 |
| 31 Oct 2020 | -£8,504 | £3,955 | £15K | £23K | 3 |
| 31 Oct 2019 | £3,067 | £2,865 | £25K | £35K | 3 |
| 31 Oct 2018 | £6,379 | £5,660 | £36K | £46K | 2 |
| 31 Oct 2017 | -£19K | £2,673 | £2,673 | £24K | 2 |
| 31 Oct 2016 | -£5,945 | £11K | £16K | £25K | |
| 31 Oct 2015 | -£8,171 | £3,281 | £7,969 | £18K |
Where Alban Building Contractors Limited is registered
The registered office is in Bedford (MK45), in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area, East of England. Show MK45 4EZ on a map.
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What happens if Alban Building Contractors Limited files late
If the accounts reach Companies House today, the late filing penalty is £375 (£750 if last year's accounts were also late). It rises at each step below.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Sep 2026 to 31 Oct 2026 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Nov 2026 to 31 Jan 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Feb 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Nov 2026 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Jan 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Apr 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Oct 2027 | 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
- 01730327
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 9 June 1983 (43 years ago)
- Registered office
- 4 Newbury Close, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4EZ
- Nature of business
- Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c. (SIC 42990)
- Year end
- 31 October (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 October 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 31 July 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 0 outstanding of 1 registered
Filing notes for civil engineering contractors
Civil engineering contractors usually carry plant and machinery, so capital allowances (the annual investment allowance and the main pool) do much of the work in the corporation tax computation.
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Frequently asked questions
When are Alban Building Contractors Limited's accounts due?
Alban Building Contractors Limited's accounts were due at Companies House on 31 July 2026 and the register shows them as overdue.
When is Alban Building Contractors Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 October 2025 is due at HMRC by 31 October 2026, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 August 2026.
Is Alban Building Contractors Limited still trading?
Alban Building Contractors Limited is listed as active on the Companies House register (checked 13 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 Alban Building Contractors Limited do?
Alban Building Contractors Limited is registered under Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c. (SIC 42990).
How old is Alban Building Contractors Limited?
Alban Building Contractors Limited was incorporated on 9 June 1983, 43 years ago.
What is the penalty if Alban Building Contractors 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 Alban Building Contractors Limited on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026, rechecked 13 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.