- Company number
- 08312508
- Incorporated
- 29 Nov 201213 years trading
- Registered office
- Seed Fold Barn Back Lane, Goosnargh, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2WD
- Nature of business
- Construction of domestic buildings
J Townley Ltd is a 13-year-old private limited company registered in Preston, company number 08312508, one of 309 building contractors in Preston. 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 £110K (+10.7%) on the year before, to £1.1M.
- Net assets rose in 9 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £1.8M against £818K owed within a year: 2.2 times cover.
- 10 employees on average, up from 9 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2015 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2025 | £1.1M | £130 | £1.8M | £818K | 10 |
| 31 May 2024 | £1M | £130 | £1.5M | £634K | 9 |
| 31 May 2023 | £947K | £121K | £1.4M | £798K | 8 |
| 31 May 2022 | £842K | £14K | £854K | £336K | 8 |
| 31 May 2021 | £798K | £119K | £921K | £473K | 10 |
| 31 May 2020 | £711K | £100K | £690K | £342K | 10 |
| 31 May 2019 | £697K | £103K | £656K | £335K | |
| 31 May 2018 | £547K | £181 | £496K | £328K | |
| 31 May 2017 | £494K | £159K | £313K | £326K | |
| 30 Nov 2015 | £216K | £51K | £179K | £180K |
Where J Townley Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Preston (PR3), in the Preston local authority area, North West. Show PR3 2WD on a map.
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What happens if J Townley Ltd 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
- 08312508
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 29 November 2012 (13 years ago)
- Registered office
- Seed Fold Barn Back Lane, Goosnargh, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2WD
- Nature of business
- Construction of domestic buildings (SIC 41202)
- Year end
- 31 May (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Unaudited abridged
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 May 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 11 November 2025
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 1 registered
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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Other active building contractors registered in Preston.
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- J.C. Holden Limited1977
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- Jet Development NW Limited2025
- JG Home Improvement NW Ltd2024
- Jlo Commercial Holdings Ltd2014
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Frequently asked questions
When are J Townley Ltd's accounts due?
J Townley Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 28 February 2027 (in 138 days), covering the period to 31 May 2026.
When is J Townley Ltd'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 J Townley Ltd still trading?
J Townley Ltd 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 J Townley Ltd do?
J Townley Ltd is registered under Construction of domestic buildings (SIC 41202).
How old is J Townley Ltd?
J Townley Ltd was incorporated on 29 November 2012, 13 years ago.
What is the penalty if J Townley Ltd 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 J Townley Ltd 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.