Winding-Up Petition Presented: KDN Construction Ltd
A winding-up petition has been presented against KDN Construction Ltd at the High Court of Justice, Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. According to court filings on the CE-File system, the petition was presented on 28 September 2026 under case reference CR-2026-007489. The presentation of a petition is a formal court procedure under the Insolvency Act 1986 and does not constitute a legal determination of insolvency or guarantee that a winding-up order will be made.
Petition details
The records published on the Central Registry indicate the following filing information:
- Case reference: CR-2026-007489
- Filed date: 28 September 2026
- Case title: KDN Construction Ltd
- Case type: Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition
- Court / Registry: Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File)
- Petitioning creditor: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Petition debt amount: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
The daily cause list of new petitions can be tracked via the Corp Intel daily list.
Company snapshot
According to filings held at Companies House, KDN Construction Ltd (company number 09385202) was incorporated on 12 January 2015.
| Attribute | Register Detail |
| :--- | :--- |
| Registered Office | 26 Nutfield Gardens, Ilford, England, IG3 9TB |
| Current Status | Active - Proposal to strike off |
| SIC Codes | 43310 (Plastering), 43330 (Floor and wall covering), 43390 (Other building completion and finishing), 81210 (General cleaning of buildings) |
| Latest Financials | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
The active status flag shows a pending proposal to strike off on the official register, indicating potential administrative non-compliance alongside the court presentation.
Directors and ownership
Companies House records confirm the following corporate governance details for KDN Construction Ltd:
- STAYKOVA, Mariya: Active director, appointed 1 March 2022. Bulgarian nationality, resident in England, born February 1986. Recorded as a Person with Significant Control (PSC) holding 75% to 100% of shares and voting rights, notified on 1 March 2022.
- NIKOLOVA, Kostadinka: Former director, appointed 12 January 2015, resigned 1 March 2022. Bulgarian nationality, resident in England, born March 1980. Recorded as a former PSC whose control ceased on 1 March 2022.
The register entries detail historical and active directorship roles only. They do not connect any named individual to the petition filing or imply personal fault.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
No recent advertisements or notices were recorded in The Gazette dataset provided at the time of report compilation.
The presence of an active proposal to strike off on the Companies House profile suggests that strike-off actions may have been initiated due to overdue statutory returns. When a formal winding-up petition is filed, compulsory striking-off procedures are suspended under standard Registrar of Companies rules to allow the High Court process to run its course.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a winding-up petition is an immediate operational trigger for corporate risk teams. Under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of company property made after the commencement of the winding-up (the date of presentation) is void unless validated by court order.
For credit control teams and trade counterparties assessing exposure to KDN Construction Ltd, key steps include:
1. Freeze credit terms: Switch supply arrangements to cash-in-advance or cleared funds to mitigate section 127 clawback risk.
2. Audit open exposure: Reconcile outstanding invoices, retentions, and unfulfilled performance obligations.
3. Establish formal status: Conduct a statutory winding up search to verify whether further petitions or supporting creditors have joined the proceedings.
4. Monitor register updates: Implement continuous monitoring to track Gazette advertisements or court hearing listings.
Practical risk assessment scenario
Consider a sub-contractor holding £15,000 in unpaid trade invoices for plastering or finishing works. If the company pays the invoice after 28 September 2026 and a winding-up order is subsequently made, a court-appointed liquidator could challenge the payment under section 127 as a void disposition. Counterparties routinely consult specialist legal advisers before accepting payments from accounts subject to petition filings.
How to run a winding up petition search
Credit risk managers routinely require verification of High Court filings prior to extending commercial credit or releasing contract retention funds. Conducting a manual check involves submitting enquiries to the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions via the court CE-File system or searching court cause lists.
To streamline ongoing risk management across multiple suppliers, trade managers use automated corporate risk tools. You can perform a free winding up petition search directly on Corp Intel or configure free company monitoring to receive immediate email notifications when new court actions or Companies House filings occur.
For credit teams, lenders and trade suppliers
For credit managers, quantity surveyors, and trade suppliers, discovering a petition at the Central Registry phase provides critical lead time before bank account freezing orders take effect. Relying solely on Companies House updates is insufficient because court petitions do not appear on Companies House files until a winding-up order is made or advertised. Checking the Central Registry ensures exposure is managed before formal statutory advertisement in The Gazette.
How to investigate further
To follow the progress of this matter or conduct background verification on KDN Construction Ltd:
- Review the official record on the Companies House register.
- Monitor upcoming cause lists via the Corp Intel petition tracker.
- Set up real-time status alerts via free company monitoring.
FAQ
What happens after a winding-up petition is presented?
Following presentation, the petitioner must serve the document on the company registered office. The court sets a hearing date, and the petition must usually be advertised in The Gazette no less than seven business days before the hearing, unless a court order directs otherwise.
Does a winding-up petition mean the company is insolvent?
No. The presentation of a petition reflects a formal court claim by a creditor alleging an unpaid debt. The company may dispute the debt, seek a validation order, pay the sum due, or negotiate an adjournment. Insolvency is only formally established if the court makes a winding-up order.
Why does Companies House list proposal to strike off alongside a court petition?
A proposal to strike off is typically initiated by the Registrar of Companies for failure to file annual accounts or confirmation statements. When a formal court winding-up petition is presented, the High Court process takes precedence, and strike-off proceedings are usually paused.
How quickly does a petition affect company bank accounts?
Once banks become aware of a presented petition (often through Gazette publication or automated registry monitoring), they frequently freeze company accounts to prevent potential liability under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986.
Disclaimer
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.