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- Balu Garage Ltd
Balu Garage Ltd
- Company number
- 13872672
- Incorporated
- 26 Jan 20224 years trading
- Registered office
- Unit A30 Red Scar Industrial Estate, Longridge Road, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 5NA
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Balu Garage Ltd is a 4-year-old private limited company registered in Preston, company number 13872672, one of 272 vehicle repair garages in Preston. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 October 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 January 2027 is due at HMRC on 31 January 2028.
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 £9,269 (-422.1%) on the year before, to -£7,073.
- Net assets rose in 2 of 3 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £5,534 against £13K owed within a year: 0.4 times cover.
- 1 employee on average, up from 0 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 4 years, 2023 to 2026.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2026 | -£7,073 | £5,534 | £13K | 1 | |
| 31 Jan 2025 | £2,196 | £9,045 | £7,853 | 0 | |
| 31 Jan 2024 | £1,834 | £7,558 | £7,558 | £5,724 | 0 |
| 31 Jan 2023 | £737 | £1,972 | £1,972 | £1,235 | 0 |
Where Balu Garage Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Preston (PR2), in the Preston local authority area, North West. Show PR2 5NA on a map.
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Also registered at this address
6 other companies use the same registered office as Balu Garage Ltd.
- BBB Cars LtdMotor traders
- Kedo LtdMachinery repair and installation
- Moorlander Assistance LtdCleaning companies
- Old Skull Garage LtdMotor traders
- Oldtimer World Ltd.Motor traders
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What happens if Balu Garage 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 31 October 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Nov 2027 to 30 Nov 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Dec 2027 to 31 Jan 2028 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Feb 2028 to 30 Apr 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 May 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Feb 2028 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Apr 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 31 Jul 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Jan 2029 | 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
- 13872672
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 26 January 2022 (4 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit A30 Red Scar Industrial Estate, Longridge Road, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 5NA
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 31 January (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 January 2026
- Last confirmation statement
- 31 January 2026
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 Preston
Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Preston.
- Belmont Garage & Sons Ltd.2014
- Ben Elliott Limited2016
- Bennetts MOT & Car Repair Centre Limited2018
- Blackburn Bros Limited1988
- Bob Hodkinson Limited2019
- Bodyfix Smart Repairs Ltd2026
- Bowthorn Motors Ltd2021
- Brakefit Ltd2021
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Frequently asked questions
When are Balu Garage Ltd's accounts due?
Balu Garage Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 October 2027 (in 383 days), covering the period to 31 January 2027.
When is Balu Garage Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 January 2027 is due at HMRC by 31 January 2028, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 November 2027.
Is Balu Garage Ltd still trading?
Balu Garage 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 Balu Garage Ltd do?
Balu Garage Ltd is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Balu Garage Ltd?
Balu Garage Ltd was incorporated on 26 January 2022, 4 years ago.
What is the penalty if Balu Garage 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 Balu Garage Ltd 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.