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- Chapman Auto Engineering Limited
Chapman Auto Engineering Limited
- Company number
- 10082713
- Incorporated
- 24 Mar 201610 years trading
- Registered office
- 5 Enterprise Court, Lakes Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3QS
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Chapman Auto Engineering Limited is a 10-year-old private limited company registered in Braintree, company number 10082713, one of 62 vehicle repair garages in Braintree. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 December 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 March 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 £72K (+28.3%) on the year before, to £326K.
- Net assets rose in 7 of 8 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- 8 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 9 years, 2017 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £326K | £432K | £177K | 8 | |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £255K | £339K | £167K | 8 | |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £155K | £245K | £150K | 6 | |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £72K | £159K | £109K | 6 | |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £69K | £110K | £87K | 5 | |
| 31 Mar 2020 | £24K | £48K | £62K | £66K | 4 |
| 31 Mar 2019 | £8,118 | £24K | £38K | £55K | 3 |
| 31 Mar 2018 | £10 | £10 | |||
| 31 Mar 2017 | £10 | £10 |
Where Chapman Auto Engineering Limited is registered
The registered office is in Braintree (CM7), in the Braintree local authority area, East of England. Show CM7 3QS on a map.
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What happens if Chapman Auto Engineering 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 December 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Jan 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Apr 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jul 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Apr 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jun 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Sep 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Mar 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
- 10082713
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 24 March 2016 (10 years ago)
- Registered office
- 5 Enterprise Court, Lakes Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3QS
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 10 November 2025
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 1 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 Braintree
Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Braintree.
- Chris Lodge & Sons (Auto Repairs) Ltd2011
- Clark and Carter Restorations Limited2001
- Clive Brookson Ltd2020
- County Cars Ltd2018
- DK Garage Ltd2015
- DM.Mechanics Ltd2025
- DPF Green (Braintree) Ltd2024
- DS Truck & Bus Services Ltd2023
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Frequently asked questions
When are Chapman Auto Engineering Limited's accounts due?
Chapman Auto Engineering Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2026 (in 80 days), covering the period to 31 March 2026.
When is Chapman Auto Engineering Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 March 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 January 2027.
Is Chapman Auto Engineering Limited still trading?
Chapman Auto Engineering 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 Chapman Auto Engineering Limited do?
Chapman Auto Engineering Limited is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Chapman Auto Engineering Limited?
Chapman Auto Engineering Limited was incorporated on 24 March 2016, 10 years ago.
What is the penalty if Chapman Auto Engineering 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 Chapman Auto Engineering 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.