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- Duffin Transport Ltd
Duffin Transport Ltd
- Company number
- NI038586
- Incorporated
- 15 May 200026 years trading
- Registered office
- 10 Culcrum Road, Cloughmills, Ballymena, BT44 9NH
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Duffin Transport Ltd is a 26-year-old private limited company registered in Ballymena, company number NI038586, one of 21 vehicle repair garages in Ballymena. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 September 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 December 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 December 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 £33K (+15.1%) on the year before, to £250K.
- Net assets rose in 6 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £395K against £204K owed within a year: 1.9 times cover.
- 14 employees on average during the year.
- 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 Dec 2025 | £250K | £87K | £395K | £204K | 14 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £217K | £102K | £399K | £214K | 14 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £226K | £163K | £464K | £163K | 13 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £209K | £189K | £491K | £238K | 14 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £687K | £135K | £461K | £227K | 14 |
| 31 Dec 2020 | £697K | £159K | £450K | £206K | 15 |
| 31 Dec 2019 | £678K | £140K | £438K | £219K | 0 |
| 31 Dec 2018 | £667K | £32K | £321K | £111K | 12 |
| 31 Dec 2017 | £636K | £67K | £316K | £191K | 11 |
| 31 Dec 2016 | £573K | £111K | £340K | £168K | 11 |
Where Duffin Transport Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Ballymena (BT44), in the Causeway Coast and Glens local authority area, Northern Ireland. Show BT44 9NH on a map.
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What happens if Duffin Transport 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 30 September 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Oct 2027 to 31 Oct 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Nov 2027 to 31 Dec 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Mar 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Apr 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jan 2028 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Mar 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Jun 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Dec 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
- NI038586
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 15 May 2000 (26 years ago)
- Registered office
- 10 Culcrum Road, Cloughmills, Ballymena, BT44 9NH
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 31 December (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 December 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 14 July 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 0 outstanding of 2 registered
- Previous names
- Duffin Distribution Ltd (until 18 Oct 2010)
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 Ballymena
Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Ballymena.
- James McKeown Accident Repair Limited2018
- JRH Group Ltd2021
- KD Repairs Ltd2023
- MRB Autobody Limited2025
- N&P Tyres Ltd2012
- Nigel Whann Accident Repair Centre Limited2006
- NSB Automotive Ltd2014
- Portglenone Auto Services Ltd2025
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Frequently asked questions
When are Duffin Transport Ltd's accounts due?
Duffin Transport Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 September 2027 (in 352 days), covering the period to 31 December 2026.
When is Duffin Transport Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 December 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 December 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 October 2027.
Is Duffin Transport Ltd still trading?
Duffin Transport 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 Duffin Transport Ltd do?
Duffin Transport Ltd is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Duffin Transport Ltd?
Duffin Transport Ltd was incorporated on 15 May 2000, 26 years ago.
What is the penalty if Duffin Transport 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 Duffin Transport 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.