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Cartex Diagnostics Limited

ActiveTotal exemption (full) accountsMechanics and garagesPreston
Company number
07508538
Incorporated
27 Jan 201115 years trading
Registered office
8 Riley Grove, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2FJ
Nature of business
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Accounts due in
19 days
31 Oct 2026
From the Companies House register, 1 Oct 2026

Cartex Diagnostics Limited is a 15-year-old private limited company registered in Preston, company number 07508538, one of 272 vehicle repair garages in Preston. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 October 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 31 January 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 January 2027.

Key dates

Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.

Accounts due
31 Oct 2026
in 19 days
For the period to 31 Jan 2026
CT600 due
31 Jan 2027
in 111 days
Period 1 Feb 2025 to 31 Jan 2026
Corporation tax payment
1 Nov 2026
in 20 days
9 months and 1 day after the period end
Confirmation statement
10 Feb 2027
in 121 days
Last made up to 27 Jan 2026

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Who runs and owns Cartex Diagnostics Limited

From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.

Officer

NameRoleAppointed
A*** A***DirectorJan 2011
1 former officer
NameRoleAppointedLeft
B*** K***DirectorJan 2011Jan 2011

Person with significant control

Individual · since Jan 2017
A*** A***
Owns 75% or more of the shares

Where Cartex Diagnostics Limited is registered

Cartex Diagnostics Limited's registered office on a map of the UK

The registered office is in Preston (PR4), in the Fylde local authority area, North West. Show PR4 2FJ on a map.

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What happens if Cartex Diagnostics 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 October 2026.

Companies HouseAccounts deliveredPenalty
Up to 1 month late1 Nov 2026 to 30 Nov 2026£150
1 to 3 months late1 Dec 2026 to 31 Jan 2027£375
3 to 6 months late1 Feb 2027 to 30 Apr 2027£750
More than 6 months lateFrom 1 May 2027£1,500

Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.

HMRC (CT600)FromPenalty
1 day late1 Feb 2027£200
3 months late30 Apr 2027another £200
6 months late31 Jul 2027HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax
12 months late31 Jan 2028another 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
07508538
Status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
27 January 2011 (15 years ago)
Registered office
8 Riley Grove, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2FJ
Nature of business
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
Year end
31 January (accounting reference date)
Accounts type
Total exemption (full)
Last accounts made up to
31 January 2025
Last confirmation statement
27 January 2026

Filing notes for vehicle repair garages

Garages hold parts stock and often own diagnostic equipment and ramps, which qualify for capital allowances.

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Frequently asked questions

When are Cartex Diagnostics Limited's accounts due?

Cartex Diagnostics Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 October 2026 (in 19 days), covering the period to 31 January 2026.

When is Cartex Diagnostics Limited's CT600 due?

The CT600 for the period to 31 January 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 January 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 November 2026.

Is Cartex Diagnostics Limited still trading?

Cartex Diagnostics 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 Cartex Diagnostics Limited do?

Cartex Diagnostics Limited is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).

How old is Cartex Diagnostics Limited?

Cartex Diagnostics Limited was incorporated on 27 January 2011, 15 years ago.

Who runs Cartex Diagnostics Limited?

Cartex Diagnostics Limited has 1 active director, the longest-serving appointed in Jan 2011. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.

Who owns Cartex Diagnostics Limited?

One person or company has significant control of Cartex Diagnostics Limited: an individual (owns 75% or more of the shares).

What is the penalty if Cartex Diagnostics 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 Cartex Diagnostics Limited on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.

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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.

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