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Cotes Heath Testing Centre Ltd
Cotes Heath Testing Centre Ltd is a 6-year-old private limited company registered in Stafford, company number 12314092, one of 77 vehicle repair garages in Stafford. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 August 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 30 November 2026 is due at HMRC on 30 November 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 30 November 2025, as filed at Companies House. Negative net assets mean the company owed more than it owned at that date.
Cotes Heath Testing Centre Ltd 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 up £2,574 (+9%) on the year before, to -£26K.
- Net assets rose in 1 of 5 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £8,999 against £50K owed within a year: 0.2 times cover.
- No employees reported for the latest year (directors are often not counted as employees).
- Balance sheets on record for 6 years, 2020 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2025 | -£26K | £2,494 | £8,999 | £50K | 0 |
| 30 Nov 2024 | -£29K | £601 | £3,804 | 3 | |
| 30 Nov 2023 | -£26K | £432 | £2,386 | £50K | 3 |
| 30 Nov 2022 | -£18K | £1,005 | £5,277 | £48K | 3 |
| 30 Nov 2021 | -£17K | £593 | £2,271 | £49K | 3 |
| 30 Nov 2020 | -£4,217 | £1,494 | £11K | £40K | 2 |
Where Cotes Heath Testing Centre Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Stafford (ST21), in the Stafford local authority area, West Midlands. Show ST21 6QY on a map.
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What happens if Cotes Heath Testing Centre 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 August 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Sep 2027 to 30 Sep 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Oct 2027 to 30 Nov 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Dec 2027 to 29 Feb 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Mar 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Dec 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 29 Feb 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 May 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Nov 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
- 12314092
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 13 November 2019 (6 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit 4 Moorfields Industrial Estate, Cotes Heath, Stafford, ST21 6QY
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 30 November (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 November 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 4 November 2025
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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- F M S Car & Truck Limited2003
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Frequently asked questions
When are Cotes Heath Testing Centre Ltd's accounts due?
Cotes Heath Testing Centre Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 August 2027 (in 323 days), covering the period to 30 November 2026.
When is Cotes Heath Testing Centre Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 November 2026 is due at HMRC by 30 November 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 September 2027.
Is Cotes Heath Testing Centre Ltd still trading?
Cotes Heath Testing Centre 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 Cotes Heath Testing Centre Ltd do?
Cotes Heath Testing Centre Ltd is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Cotes Heath Testing Centre Ltd?
Cotes Heath Testing Centre Ltd was incorporated on 13 November 2019, 6 years ago.
What is the penalty if Cotes Heath Testing Centre 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 Cotes Heath Testing Centre Ltd 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.