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Cooper Barnes Limited
Cooper Barnes Limited is a 20-year-old private limited company registered in Cambridge, company number 05897213, one of 107 vehicle repair garages in Cambridge. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 September 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 December 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 December 2027.
Key dates
Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.
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Financial snapshot, 2025
From the balance sheet at 31 December 2025, as filed at Companies House.
Cooper Barnes Limited over the years
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 £134K (-31.3%) on the year before, to £294K.
- Net assets rose in 8 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £380K against £356K owed within a year: 1.1 times cover.
- 18 employees on average, up from 17 the year before.
- 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 Dec 2025 | £294K | £14K | £380K | £356K | 18 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £428K | £38K | £433K | £195K | 17 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £408K | £129K | £398K | £702K | 12 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £327K | £1,781 | £271K | £279K | 11 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £297K | £604 | £229K | £284K | 9 |
| 31 Dec 2020 | £216K | £134K | £265K | £329K | 19 |
| 31 Dec 2019 | £183K | £753 | £260K | £469K | 18 |
| 31 Dec 2018 | £142K | £1,018 | £222K | £429K | 15 |
| 31 Dec 2017 | £134K | £492 | £239K | £311K | 12 |
| 31 Dec 2016 | £8,810 | £4,665 | £174K | £257K | 11 |
Where Cooper Barnes Limited is registered
The registered office is in Cambridge (CB21), in the South Cambridgeshire local authority area, East of England. Show CB21 4XN on a map.
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What happens if Cooper Barnes 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 September 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Oct 2027 to 31 Oct 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Nov 2027 to 31 Dec 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Mar 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Apr 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jan 2028 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Mar 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Jun 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Dec 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
- 05897213
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 4 August 2006 (20 years ago)
- Registered office
- 2 the Grip Industrial Estate, Linton, Cambridge, CB21 4XN
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 31 December (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 December 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 23 March 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 4 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 Cambridge
Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Cambridge.
- Costa Motor Tech Ltd2023
- Cosway Logistics Ltd2025
- Cowley Road Garage Ltd2017
- Craig Boyd Engineering Limited2015
- Crespo Laminating Ltd2026
- Crusader Motor Services Ltd2008
- CSC Automotive Limited2008
- David Pryke Motor Repairs Limited2002
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Frequently asked questions
When are Cooper Barnes Limited's accounts due?
Cooper Barnes Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 September 2027 (in 353 days), covering the period to 31 December 2026.
When is Cooper Barnes Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 December 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 December 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 October 2027.
Is Cooper Barnes Limited still trading?
Cooper Barnes 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 Cooper Barnes Limited do?
Cooper Barnes Limited is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Cooper Barnes Limited?
Cooper Barnes Limited was incorporated on 4 August 2006, 20 years ago.
What is the penalty if Cooper Barnes 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 Cooper Barnes 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.