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Colonial Contractors Limited
Colonial Contractors Limited is a 15-year-old private limited company registered in Christchurch, company number 07509044, one of 65 building contractors in Christchurch. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 28 January 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 28 April 2026 is due at HMRC on 28 April 2027.
Key dates
Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.
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Financial snapshot, 2025
From the balance sheet at 30 April 2025, as filed at Companies House.
Colonial Contractors Limited over the years
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 £27K (+100.2%) on the year before, to £54K.
- Net assets rose in 3 of 5 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £309K against £250K owed within a year: 1.2 times cover.
- No employees reported for the latest year (directors are often not counted as employees).
- Balance sheets on record for 7 years, 2015 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | £54K | £307K | £309K | £250K | 0 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £27K | £119K | £134K | £81K | 2 |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £2,421 | £68K | £119K | £87K | 2 |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £11K | £138K | £145K | £100K | 2 |
| 30 Apr 2021 | £5,815 | £87K | £138K | £96K | 2 |
| 30 Apr 2016 | £71K | £114K | £177K | £131K | |
| 30 Apr 2015 | £98K | £109K | £191K | £121K |
Where Colonial Contractors Limited is registered
The registered office is in Christchurch (BH23), in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area, South West. Show BH23 1QD on a map.
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6 other companies use the same registered office as Colonial Contractors Limited.
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What happens if Colonial Contractors 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 January 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 29 Jan 2027 to 28 Feb 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Mar 2027 to 28 Apr 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 29 Apr 2027 to 28 Jul 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 29 Jul 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 29 Apr 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 28 Jul 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 28 Oct 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 28 Apr 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
- 07509044
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 28 January 2011 (15 years ago)
- Registered office
- Stephen House, 23A Bargates, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1QD
- Nature of business
- Construction of domestic buildings (SIC 41202)
- Year end
- 28 April (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 April 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 28 January 2026
Filing notes for building contractors
Building companies often run the Construction Industry Scheme as a contractor, a subcontractor or both. CIS deductions suffered during the year are set against the PAYE bill, and any unrecovered balance at the year end matters when the accounts are drawn up.
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Frequently asked questions
When are Colonial Contractors Limited's accounts due?
Colonial Contractors Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 28 January 2027 (in 108 days), covering the period to 28 April 2026.
When is Colonial Contractors Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 28 April 2026 is due at HMRC by 28 April 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 29 January 2027.
Is Colonial Contractors Limited still trading?
Colonial Contractors 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 Colonial Contractors Limited do?
Colonial Contractors Limited is registered under Construction of domestic buildings (SIC 41202).
How old is Colonial Contractors Limited?
Colonial Contractors Limited was incorporated on 28 January 2011, 15 years ago.
What is the penalty if Colonial 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 Colonial Contractors 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.