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Modify Construction Ltd

Modify Construction Ltd is a 12-year-old private limited company registered in Colchester, company number 09159397, one of 184 specialist construction companies in Colchester. 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.

Active 09159397 Total exemption (full) accounts Colchester Since 2014

Key dates

Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.

Accounts due
30 Sep 2027
in 353 days
For the period to 31 Dec 2026
CT600 due
31 Dec 2027
in 445 days
Period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
Corporation tax payment
1 Oct 2027
in 354 days
9 months and 1 day after the period end
Confirmation statement
30 Apr 2027
in 200 days
Last made up to 16 Apr 2026

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Financial snapshot, 2025

From the balance sheet at 31 December 2025, as filed at Companies House.

Net assets
£20K
-68.3% on the year before
Cash at bank
£18K
+255.8% on the year before
Current assets
£68K
Owed within a year
£59K
Creditors due within one year
Employees
4
Average during the year, including directors

Modify Construction Ltd 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 £42K (-68.3%) on the year before, to £20K.
  • Net assets rose in 4 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
  • Current assets of £68K against £59K owed within a year: 1.1 times cover.
  • 4 employees on average during the year.
  • Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2016 to 2025.

Net assets by year

Net assets at each year end, 2016 to 2025£0£25K£50K31 August 2016: net assets £15K201631 August 2017: net assets £15K201731 October 2018: net assets £14K201831 October 2019: net assets £11K201931 October 2020: net assets £8,659202031 October 2021: net assets £8,889202131 October 2022: net assets £9,459202231 October 2023: net assets £25K202331 October 2024: net assets £62K202431 December 2025: net assets £20K£20K2025
Net assets at each year end, 2016 to 2025£0£25K£50K31 August 2016: net assets £15K'1631 August 2017: net assets £15K'1731 October 2018: net assets £14K'1831 October 2019: net assets £11K'1931 October 2020: net assets £8,659'2031 October 2021: net assets £8,889'2131 October 2022: net assets £9,459'2231 October 2023: net assets £25K'2331 October 2024: net assets £62K'2431 December 2025: net assets £20K£20K'25
Year endNet assetsCashCurrent assetsOwed within a yearEmployees
31 Dec 2025£20K£18K£68K£59K4
31 Oct 2024£62K£5,139£83K£48K4
31 Oct 2023£25K£20K£25K£15K4
31 Oct 2022£9,459£12K£4,8942
31 Oct 2021£8,889£11K£11K£4,8902
31 Oct 2020£8,659£6,447£6,447£7092
31 Oct 2019£11K£12K£12K£4,9362
31 Oct 2018£14K£7,194£11K£1,411
31 Aug 2017£15K£10K£10K£2,3660
31 Aug 2016£15K£15K£15K£8,860

Where Modify Construction Ltd is registered

The registered office is in Colchester (C05). Show C05 0QE on a map.

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What happens if Modify Construction 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 30 September 2027.

Companies HouseAccounts deliveredPenalty
Up to 1 month late1 Oct 2027 to 31 Oct 2027£150
1 to 3 months late1 Nov 2027 to 31 Dec 2027£375
3 to 6 months late1 Jan 2028 to 31 Mar 2028£750
More than 6 months lateFrom 1 Apr 2028£1,500

Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.

HMRC (CT600)FromPenalty
1 day late1 Jan 2028£200
3 months late31 Mar 2028another £200
6 months late30 Jun 2028HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax
12 months late31 Dec 2028another 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
09159397
Status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
4 August 2014 (12 years ago)
Registered office
Priory Place Priory Road, Tiptree, Colchester, Essex, C05 0QE
Nature of business
Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999)
Year end
31 December (accounting reference date)
Accounts type
Total exemption (full)
Last accounts made up to
31 December 2025
Last confirmation statement
16 April 2026
Previous names
Hawes Building Contractors Ltd (until 9 Jun 2020)
Hawes Kitchens & Bathrooms Fitters Ltd (until 11 Aug 2014)

Filing notes for specialist construction companies

Specialist contractors often work under CIS for main contractors. Retentions held back by the customer still count towards turnover once the work is done.

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Frequently asked questions

When are Modify Construction Ltd's accounts due?

Modify Construction Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 September 2027 (in 353 days), covering the period to 31 December 2026.

When is Modify Construction Ltd'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 Modify Construction Ltd still trading?

Modify Construction 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 Modify Construction Ltd do?

Modify Construction Ltd is registered under Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999).

How old is Modify Construction Ltd?

Modify Construction Ltd was incorporated on 4 August 2014, 12 years ago.

What is the penalty if Modify Construction 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 Modify Construction Ltd on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.

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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.

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