- Companies
- Property developers
- London Colney
- Cowen Investments Limited
Cowen Investments Limited
- Company number
- 08346710
- Incorporated
- 4 Jan 201313 years trading
- Registered office
- 2 Kings Road, London Colney, Hertfordshire, AL2 1EN
- Nature of business
- Development of building projects; Construction of domestic buildings; Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate
Cowen Investments Limited is a 13-year-old private limited company registered in London Colney, company number 08346710, one of 26 property development companies in London Colney. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 September 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 December 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 December 2027.
Key dates
Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.
Is this your company?
File the accounts to Companies House and the CT600 to HMRC yourself with A.X.E.L Filing. One set of questions, both filings, £49 flat. No accountant, no subscription.
File for Cowen Investments LimitedOr get a reminder before each deadline
Free. We email you 60, 30, 14, 7 and 1 days before the accounts, CT600 and confirmation statement are due. Unsubscribe in one click.
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 down £61K (-16.1%) on the year before, to £319K.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £637K against £253K owed within a year: 2.5 times cover.
- 2 employees on average during the year.
- 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 Dec 2025 | £319K | £637K | £253K | 2 | |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £380K | £666K | £455K | 2 | |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £532K | £742K | £47K | 2 | |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £548K | £742K | £44K | 2 | |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £397K | £584K | £30K | 2 | |
| 31 Dec 2020 | £397K | £637K | £383K | 2 | |
| 31 Dec 2019 | £409K | £373K | £128K | ||
| 31 Dec 2018 | £370K | £450K | £282K | ||
| 31 Dec 2017 | £364K | £79K | £162K | ||
| 31 Dec 2016 | £165K | £152K | £296K |
Where Cowen Investments Limited is registered
The registered office is in London Colney (AL2), in the St Albans local authority area, East of England. Show AL2 1EN on a map.
Other trade companies in AL2
- Keris Ventures Limited LimitedFinishing trades
- Kelly Brickwork LimitedBuilders
- Aurora Electrical LtdElectricians
- Pillars Motors LimitedMotor traders
- Pride & Joy LtdFinishing trades
- Rowantree Developments Group LimitedProperty developers
- Herts Groundworks and Civils LtdGroundworks and demolition
- Meristem Developments LtdProperty developers
Also registered at this address
5 other companies use the same registered office as Cowen Investments Limited.
- Albany Tree Care LimitedLandscapers and gardeners
- Bedwecowen LimitedProperty developers
- Eurodale Estates LimitedFinishing trades
- G & D Plant Hire (Watford) LimitedProperty developers
- Stefos Estates LimitedProperty developers
What happens if Cowen Investments 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 30 September 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Oct 2027 to 31 Oct 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Nov 2027 to 31 Dec 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Mar 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Apr 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jan 2028 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Mar 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Jun 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Dec 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
- 08346710
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 4 January 2013 (13 years ago)
- Registered office
- 2 Kings Road, London Colney, Hertfordshire, AL2 1EN
- Nature of business
- Development of building projects (SIC 41100)
Construction of domestic buildings (SIC 41202)
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (SIC 68209) - Year end
- 31 December (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 December 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 3 April 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 4 outstanding of 7 registered
Filing notes for property development companies
Many property development companies are single-project vehicles. Stock of land and buildings sits on the balance sheet as work in progress until sale, and a company that has finished its project may become dormant rather than close.
Similar companies in London Colney
Other active property development companies registered in London Colney.
- E.P.H Developments Ltd2015
- Europe (HS) Limited2003
- Everwright Dev Ltd2026
- Fairway Property Investments Limited1986
- Fidaro Developments Limited2025
- Freepart Limited1997
- G & D Plant Hire (Watford) Limited2015
- Herts and Homes Developments Ltd2026
All property development companies in London Colney · All trades in London Colney · Property developers across the UK
Frequently asked questions
When are Cowen Investments Limited's accounts due?
Cowen Investments Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 September 2027 (in 352 days), covering the period to 31 December 2026.
When is Cowen Investments Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 December 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 December 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 October 2027.
Is Cowen Investments Limited still trading?
Cowen Investments 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 Cowen Investments Limited do?
Cowen Investments Limited is registered under Development of building projects (SIC 41100); Construction of domestic buildings (SIC 41202); Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (SIC 68209).
How old is Cowen Investments Limited?
Cowen Investments Limited was incorporated on 4 January 2013, 13 years ago.
What is the penalty if Cowen Investments 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 Cowen Investments 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.