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- D J Howlett Motor Engineers Ltd
D J Howlett Motor Engineers Ltd
- Company number
- 04516997
- Incorporated
- 22 Aug 200224 years trading
- Registered office
- The Willows, Mendlesham Green, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 5RB
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
D J Howlett Motor Engineers Ltd is a 24-year-old private limited company registered in Stowmarket, company number 04516997, one of 47 vehicle repair garages in Stowmarket. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 May 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 August 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 August 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 down £15K (-14.7%) on the year before, to £87K.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £86K against £4,708 owed within a year: more than 10 times cover.
- 2 employees on average, down from 3 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 Aug 2025 | £87K | £80K | £86K | £4,708 | 2 |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £102K | £88K | £104K | £11K | 3 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £129K | £113K | £147K | £26K | 3 |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £99K | £88K | £115K | £25K | 3 |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £92K | £79K | £109K | £28K | 4 |
| 31 Aug 2020 | £80K | £66K | £96K | £30K | 4 |
| 31 Aug 2019 | £102K | £89K | £115K | £30K | 4 |
| 31 Aug 2018 | £108K | £101K | £119K | £28K | |
| 31 Aug 2017 | £142K | £125K | £150K | £25K | 4 |
| 31 Aug 2016 | £135K | £119K | £151K | £32K |
Where D J Howlett Motor Engineers Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Stowmarket (IP14), in the Mid Suffolk local authority area, East of England. Show IP14 5RB on a map.
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What happens if D J Howlett Motor Engineers 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 May 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jun 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jul 2027 to 31 Aug 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Sep 2027 to 30 Nov 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Dec 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Sep 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Nov 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 29 Feb 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Aug 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
- 04516997
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 22 August 2002 (24 years ago)
- Registered office
- The Willows, Mendlesham Green, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 5RB
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 31 August (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 August 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 22 August 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 D J Howlett Motor Engineers Ltd's accounts due?
D J Howlett Motor Engineers Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 May 2027 (in 230 days), covering the period to 31 August 2026.
When is D J Howlett Motor Engineers Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 August 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 August 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 June 2027.
Is D J Howlett Motor Engineers Ltd still trading?
D J Howlett Motor Engineers 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 D J Howlett Motor Engineers Ltd do?
D J Howlett Motor Engineers Ltd is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is D J Howlett Motor Engineers Ltd?
D J Howlett Motor Engineers Ltd was incorporated on 22 August 2002, 24 years ago.
What is the penalty if D J Howlett Motor Engineers 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 D J Howlett Motor Engineers 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.