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- Drive Autocentre Limited
Drive Autocentre Limited
- Company number
- 15056686
- Incorporated
- 8 Aug 20233 years trading
- Registered office
- The Broadview Centre, Learoyd Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8XU
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Drive Autocentre Limited is a 3-year-old private limited company registered in New Romney, company number 15056686, one of 8 vehicle repair garages in New Romney. 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 £14K (-62.1%) on the year before, to -£36K.
- Current assets of £33K against £83K owed within a year: 0.4 times cover.
- 2 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 2 years, 2024 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | -£36K | £1,526 | £33K | £83K | 2 |
| 31 Aug 2024 | -£22K | £602 | £23K | £64K | 2 |
Where Drive Autocentre Limited is registered
The registered office is in New Romney (TN28), in the Folkestone and Hythe local authority area, South East. Show TN28 8XU on a map.
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What happens if Drive Autocentre 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 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
- 15056686
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 8 August 2023 (3 years ago)
- Registered office
- The Broadview Centre, Learoyd Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8XU
- 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
- 7 August 2026
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 New Romney
Other active vehicle repair garages registered in New Romney.
- Drive Automotive & Leisure Limited2010
- M&O Mobile Mechanics Ltd2022
- Marsh Motor Mechanics Ltd2003
- Panelpride Ltd2007
- Replace My Car Key Ltd2023
- Usher Motorsport Ltd2010
- CNJ Automotive Ltd2023
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Frequently asked questions
When are Drive Autocentre Limited's accounts due?
Drive Autocentre Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 May 2027 (in 230 days), covering the period to 31 August 2026.
When is Drive Autocentre Limited'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 Drive Autocentre Limited still trading?
Drive Autocentre 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 Drive Autocentre Limited do?
Drive Autocentre Limited is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Drive Autocentre Limited?
Drive Autocentre Limited was incorporated on 8 August 2023, 3 years ago.
What is the penalty if Drive Autocentre 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 Drive Autocentre 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.