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- A R C Specialist Limited
A R C Specialist Limited
- Company number
- 08755071
- Incorporated
- 30 Oct 201312 years trading
- Registered office
- 5A Lyon Close, Woburn Road Industrial Estate, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7SB
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
A R C Specialist Limited is a 12-year-old private limited company registered in Bedford, company number 08755071, one of 231 vehicle repair garages in Bedford. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 July 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 October 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 October 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 down £6,393 (-8.6%) on the year before, to £68K.
- Net assets rose in 6 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- 4 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2016 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | £68K | £56K | 4 | ||
| 31 Oct 2024 | £74K | £39K | 4 | ||
| 31 Oct 2023 | £69K | £25K | 4 | ||
| 31 Oct 2022 | £40K | £70K | 3 | ||
| 31 Oct 2021 | £31K | £30K | 3 | ||
| 31 Oct 2020 | £15K | £35K | 3 | ||
| 31 Oct 2019 | -£3,161 | £4,690 | |||
| 31 Oct 2018 | -£5,652 | £5,856 | |||
| 31 Oct 2017 | -£4,999 | £1,902 | £11K | ||
| 31 Oct 2016 | -£1,307 | £3,486 | £4,793 |
Where A R C Specialist Limited is registered
The registered office is in Bedford (MK42), in the Bedford local authority area, East of England. Show MK42 7SB on a map.
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What happens if A R C Specialist 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 July 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Aug 2027 to 31 Aug 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Sep 2027 to 31 Oct 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Nov 2027 to 31 Jan 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Feb 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Nov 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Jan 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Apr 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Oct 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
- 08755071
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 30 October 2013 (12 years ago)
- Registered office
- 5A Lyon Close, Woburn Road Industrial Estate, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7SB
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 31 October (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 October 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 5 December 2025
- Charges (mortgages)
- 2 outstanding of 2 registered
Filing notes for vehicle repair garages
Garages hold parts stock and often own diagnostic equipment and ramps, which qualify for capital allowances.
Similar companies in Bedford
Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Bedford.
- A. K. Alarms Limited2003
- A1 Cars Bedford Ltd2014
- Aaes Limited2002
- Abram Automotive Ltd2025
- Ag Garage Ltd2026
- Agw Mots Ltd2021
- Aks Tuning Ltd2013
- Ampthill Road Garage Ltd2020
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Frequently asked questions
When are A R C Specialist Limited's accounts due?
A R C Specialist Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 July 2027 (in 291 days), covering the period to 31 October 2026.
When is A R C Specialist Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 October 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 October 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 August 2027.
Is A R C Specialist Limited still trading?
A R C Specialist 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 A R C Specialist Limited do?
A R C Specialist Limited is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is A R C Specialist Limited?
A R C Specialist Limited was incorporated on 30 October 2013, 12 years ago.
What is the penalty if A R C Specialist 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 A R C Specialist 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.