AXIS BUILD LIMITED Faces Winding-Up Petition

A winding-up petition has been presented against AXIS BUILD LIMITED at the High Court of Justice, Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. The petition was filed on 9 October 2026 under case number CR-2026-007833. The presentation of a winding-up petition is an initial procedural step under Section 124 of the Insolvency Act 1986 and does not constitute a legal determination of insolvency or an order for liquidation. Creditors and commercial counterparties can monitor new filings on today's winding-up petition list.

Petition details

Company snapshot

AXIS BUILD LIMITED (Company Number 07093820) is an active private limited company incorporated on 3 December 2009. According to filings at Companies House, the business operates under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 43390, covering other building completion and finishing activities. The registered office address is recorded as C/O Jacquards Spaces, 1 Chalfont Park, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, England, SL9 0BG. Financial statements and turnover figures were not stated in the court filing source.

Directors and ownership

Public register records at Companies House show the company's officer structure as follows:

The register of Persons with Significant Control (PSC) lists two registrable individuals:

These facts reflect public registry records. No inference or connection is made between named individuals and the petition or any legal debt.

Recent filings and Gazette activity

A search of statutory public publications via The Gazette shows no recent insolvency notices published for this case prior to this registry entry. The petition was registered directly with the court under standard CE-File procedures.

What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties

The presentation of a winding-up petition serves as an early indication of formal legal proceedings by a creditor. Under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of company property or transfer of shares made after the presentation of a petition is void unless validated by court order.

For trade partners and credit controllers, running a regular winding up search helps establish accurate credit risk profiles before extending credit terms or continuing ongoing works.

| Risk Category | Potential Impact | Recommended Initial Action |

| :--- | :--- | :--- |

| Trade Creditors | Non-payment for unbilled or delivered goods | Review payment terms and suspend credit limits if appropriate |

| Banking Partners | Freezing of bank accounts following advertisement | Verify validation orders or payment status |

| Contractual Partners | Termination triggers in commercial contracts | Review default clauses and cross-default risks |

How to run a winding up petition search

When assessing credit exposure against counterparty companies, relying on standard periodic financial updates is often insufficient. High Court listings on CE-File provide the earliest public signal of legal action. Performing a dedicated winding up search allows risk managers to verify whether active court petitions exist against targets prior to contract execution.

To conduct thorough due diligence:

1. Conduct a comprehensive winding up petition search across High Court registers.

2. Check the official company record at Companies House for pending strike-off notices or charge filings.

3. Review statutory notices on The Gazette for formal advertisement of petition dates.

4. Set up free company monitoring to receive real-time updates on corporate filings and registry changes.

Scenario: Managing trade exposure upon petition filing

Consider a trade supplier with £40,000 outstanding credit across ongoing building completion works. Upon learning that a petition has been presented at the Central Registry, the supplier's credit control team immediately stops further supply under the contract, requests an urgent ledger review, and seeks verification of whether a validation order has been applied for under Insolvency Act 1986 s.127.

For credit teams and suppliers

Credit managers, commercial solicitors, and procurement heads must maintain active visibility over counterparty solvency. Failing to spot a petition before dispatching goods or making advance payments can lead to severe bad debt write-offs and voided transactions under statutory insolvency provisions. Utilizing automated corporate intelligence tools ensures risk exposure is contained early.

FAQ

What happens after a winding-up petition is presented?

Following presentation, the petition must be served on the company. If the debt is not satisfied, securing payment or agreement, the petitioning creditor may advertise the petition in The Gazette, after which the court will hold a hearing to decide whether to grant a winding-up order.

Does a winding-up petition mean the company is insolvent?

No. A petition indicates that a creditor has commenced court proceedings claiming an unpaid debt under Insolvency Act 1986 s.123. The court has not yet ruled on the matter, and petitions can be dismissed, settled, or struck out.

How long between petition presentation and a hearing?

Typically, a High Court winding-up petition hearing is scheduled 6 to 10 weeks after presentation, depending on court listing capacity and court procedures.

Can a company continue trading after a petition is filed?

Yes, but any disposition of assets made after presentation is void under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 unless validated by court order. Consequently, banks often freeze accounts once a petition is advertised.

This report summarises a petition recorded at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. Presentation of a petition is not a determination of insolvency; the outcome is a matter for the court. Companies believing they are named incorrectly should email contact@corp-intel.co.uk.

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