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John Lower (Developments) Limited
John Lower (Developments) Limited is a 53-year-old private limited company registered in Worthing, company number 01089968, one of 124 building contractors in Worthing. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 December 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 March 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 31 March 2025, as filed at Companies House.
John Lower (Developments) 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 down £40K (-1.2%) on the year before, to £3.2M.
- Net assets rose in 6 of 8 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £604K against £35K owed within a year: more than 10 times cover.
- 4 employees on average during the year.
- 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 Mar 2025 | £3.2M | £225K | £604K | £35K | 4 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £3.2M | £253K | £639K | £31K | 4 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £3.3M | £288K | £671K | £29K | 4 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £2.9M | £163K | £547K | £23K | 4 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £2.7M | £240K | £614K | £79K | 4 |
| 31 Mar 2020 | £2.6M | £92K | £923K | £94K | 4 |
| 31 Mar 2019 | £2.3M | £33K | £602K | £77K | 2 |
| 31 Mar 2017 | £2.1M | £56K | £702K | £124K | |
| 31 Mar 2016 | £2M | £209K | £766K | £17K | |
| 31 Mar 2015 | £1.9M | £257K | £756K | £21K |
Where John Lower (Developments) Limited is registered
The registered office is in Worthing (BN11), in the Worthing local authority area, South East. Show BN11 1TF on a map.
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What happens if John Lower (Developments) 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 31 December 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Jan 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Apr 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jul 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Apr 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jun 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Sep 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Mar 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
- 01089968
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 5 January 1973 (53 years ago)
- Registered office
- 1 Liverpool Gardens, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1TF
- Nature of business
- Construction of commercial buildings (SIC 41201)
- Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 14 December 2025
- Charges (mortgages)
- 28 outstanding of 33 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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Frequently asked questions
When are John Lower (Developments) Limited's accounts due?
John Lower (Developments) Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2026 (in 80 days), covering the period to 31 March 2026.
When is John Lower (Developments) Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 March 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 January 2027.
Is John Lower (Developments) Limited still trading?
John Lower (Developments) 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 John Lower (Developments) Limited do?
John Lower (Developments) Limited is registered under Construction of commercial buildings (SIC 41201).
How old is John Lower (Developments) Limited?
John Lower (Developments) Limited was incorporated on 5 January 1973, 53 years ago.
What is the penalty if John Lower (Developments) 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 John Lower (Developments) 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.