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- Drive Inn Limited
Drive Inn Limited
- Company number
- 14491321
- Incorporated
- 17 Nov 20223 years trading
- Registered office
- 72 Cardigan Street, Luton, LU1 1RR
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Drive Inn Limited is a 3-year-old private limited company registered in Luton, company number 14491321, one of 265 vehicle repair garages in Luton. 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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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 up £6,789 (+146.7%) on the year before, to £11K.
- Current assets of £142 against £7,778 owed within a year: 0.0 times cover.
- 5 employees on average, up from 4 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 3 years, 2023 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2025 | £11K | £142 | £7,778 | 5 | |
| 30 Nov 2024 | £4,627 | £2,098 | £16K | 4 | |
| 30 Nov 2023 | £27K | £4,209 | £786 | 3 |
Where Drive Inn Limited is registered
The registered office is in Luton (LU1), in the Luton local authority area, East of England. Show LU1 1RR on a map.
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Shared registered office
51 companies on our pages use this registered office address. An address shared this widely is usually an accountant's office or a company formation agent's service address, not where the business trades from.
What happens if Drive Inn 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 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
- 14491321
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 17 November 2022 (3 years ago)
- Registered office
- 72 Cardigan Street, Luton, LU1 1RR
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 30 November (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 November 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 16 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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Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Luton.
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- E Car Parts & Tyres Limited2025
- Eagle Mechanic Limited2020
- Ejr Recovery Limited2018
- Emaar Cars Ltd2019
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Frequently asked questions
When are Drive Inn Limited's accounts due?
Drive Inn Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 August 2027 (in 322 days), covering the period to 30 November 2026.
When is Drive Inn Limited'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 Drive Inn Limited still trading?
Drive Inn 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 Inn Limited do?
Drive Inn Limited is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Drive Inn Limited?
Drive Inn Limited was incorporated on 17 November 2022, 3 years ago.
What is the penalty if Drive Inn 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 Inn 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.