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- Eastbourne
- Auto Bench Limited
Auto Bench Limited
- Company number
- 07152850
- Incorporated
- 10 Feb 201016 years trading
- Registered office
- Chartered Accountants Archer House, Britland Estate, Northbourne Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 8PW
- Nature of business
- Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
Auto Bench Limited is a 16-year-old private limited company registered in Eastbourne, company number 07152850, one of 64 motor trade companies in Eastbourne. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 November 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 28 February 2026 is due at HMRC on 28 February 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 up £13K (+21.3%) on the year before, to £74K.
- Net assets rose in 7 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £321K against £230K owed within a year: 1.4 times cover.
- 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | £74K | £321K | £230K | 2 | |
| 29 Feb 2024 | £61K | £270K | £186K | 2 | |
| 28 Feb 2023 | £25K | £230K | £167K | 2 | |
| 28 Feb 2022 | £28K | £271K | £191K | 2 | |
| 28 Feb 2021 | £13K | £255K | £182K | 2 | |
| 29 Feb 2020 | £273 | £192K | £178K | 2 | |
| 28 Feb 2019 | -£4,552 | £157K | £176K | ||
| 28 Feb 2018 | -£25K | £4,807 | £125K | £170K | 2 |
| 28 Feb 2017 | £494 | £12K | £99K | £121K | 2 |
| 29 Feb 2016 | £458 | £12K | £98K | £98K |
Where Auto Bench Limited is registered
The registered office is in Eastbourne (BN22), in the Eastbourne local authority area, South East. Show BN22 8PW on a map.
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What happens if Auto Bench 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 30 November 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Dec 2026 to 31 Dec 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jan 2027 to 28 Feb 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Mar 2027 to 31 May 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jun 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Mar 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 28 May 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 28 Aug 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 28 Feb 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
- 07152850
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 10 February 2010 (16 years ago)
- Registered office
- Chartered Accountants Archer House, Britland Estate, Northbourne Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 8PW
- Nature of business
- Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320)
- Year end
- 28 February (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 28 February 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 17 May 2026
Filing notes for motor trade companies
Motor trade companies hold vehicle stock, and how that stock is valued at the year end moves the profit directly. Some use the VAT margin scheme.
Similar companies in Eastbourne
Other active motor trade companies registered in Eastbourne.
- Auto Foxx Limited2023
- Autokit Accessories Ltd2006
- Azur Services Ltd2025
- B.C.S.S. Car Sounds Limited2005
- Beachy Head Management Limited2020
- Ben Lilly Limited2008
- BM Autosport Limited2006
- BM Cars Sussex Ltd2017
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Frequently asked questions
When are Auto Bench Limited's accounts due?
Auto Bench Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 November 2026 (in 49 days), covering the period to 28 February 2026.
When is Auto Bench Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 28 February 2026 is due at HMRC by 28 February 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 December 2026.
Is Auto Bench Limited still trading?
Auto Bench 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 Auto Bench Limited do?
Auto Bench Limited is registered under Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320).
How old is Auto Bench Limited?
Auto Bench Limited was incorporated on 10 February 2010, 16 years ago.
What is the penalty if Auto Bench 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 Auto Bench 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.