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- Derek Palmer Engineering Ltd
Derek Palmer Engineering Ltd
- Company number
- SC650480
- Incorporated
- 31 Dec 20196 years trading
- Registered office
- Craighead Bungalow Carlisle Road, Lesmahagow, Lanark, ML11 0HU
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Derek Palmer Engineering Ltd is a 6-year-old private limited company registered in Lanark, company number SC650480, one of 23 vehicle repair garages in Lanark. Companies House shows its accounts as overdue: they were due on 30 September 2026.
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 £261 (-14%) on the year before, to £1,600.
- Net assets rose in 2 of 4 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £38K against £36K owed within a year: 1.0 times cover.
- 1 employee on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 5 years, 2020 to 2024.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2024 | £1,600 | £38K | £36K | 1 | |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £1,861 | £38K | £36K | 1 | |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £1,269 | £4,631 | £37K | 1 | |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £624 | £38K | £37K | 1 | |
| 31 Dec 2020 | £10K | £0 | £10K | 1 |
Where Derek Palmer Engineering Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Lanark (ML11), in the South Lanarkshire local authority area, Scotland. Show ML11 0HU on a map.
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What happens if Derek Palmer Engineering Ltd files late
If the accounts reach Companies House today, the late filing penalty is £150 (£300 if last year's accounts were also late). It rises at each step below.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Nov 2026 to 31 Dec 2026 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Apr 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jan 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Mar 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Jun 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Dec 2027 | 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
- SC650480
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 31 December 2019 (6 years ago)
- Registered office
- Craighead Bungalow Carlisle Road, Lesmahagow, Lanark, ML11 0HU
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 31 December (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 December 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 30 December 2025
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 Lanark
Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Lanark.
- DMS (Lanark) Ltd2013
- Engiclean Ltd2025
- Hill Park Autos Ltd2026
- J-Tech Commercial & Agri Services Limited2024
- Lanark Tyre and Exhaust Centre Limited2004
- Leonards Services (Scotland) Limited2025
- Logan Vehicle Services Ltd2022
- Schoneville Motor Engineers Ltd2006
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Frequently asked questions
When are Derek Palmer Engineering Ltd's accounts due?
Derek Palmer Engineering Ltd's accounts were due at Companies House on 30 September 2026 and the register shows them as overdue.
When is Derek Palmer Engineering Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 December 2025 is due at HMRC by 31 December 2026, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 October 2026.
Is Derek Palmer Engineering Ltd still trading?
Derek Palmer Engineering Ltd is listed as active on the Companies House register (checked 12 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 Derek Palmer Engineering Ltd do?
Derek Palmer Engineering Ltd is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Derek Palmer Engineering Ltd?
Derek Palmer Engineering Ltd was incorporated on 31 December 2019, 6 years ago.
What is the penalty if Derek Palmer Engineering 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 Derek Palmer Engineering Ltd on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026, rechecked 12 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.