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- Empire Paint and Body Ltd
Empire Paint and Body Ltd
- Company number
- 10400368
- Incorporated
- 29 Sep 201610 years trading
- Registered office
- Unit 38 Glenmore Bus Park Blackhill Road, Holton Heath Trading Park, Poole, BH16 6NL
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Empire Paint and Body Ltd is a 10-year-old private limited company registered in Poole, company number 10400368, one of 124 vehicle repair garages in Poole. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 October 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 31 January 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 January 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 £8,064 (-92.6%) on the year before, to £649.
- Net assets rose in 2 of 7 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £14K against £1,689 owed within a year: 8.2 times cover.
- 3 employees on average, up from 2 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 8 years, 2018 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2025 | £649 | £14K | £1,689 | 3 | |
| 31 Jan 2024 | £8,713 | £13K | £8,413 | 2 | |
| 31 Jan 2023 | £28 | £19K | £3,613 | 2 | |
| 31 Jan 2022 | £655 | £22K | £3,435 | 3 | |
| 31 Jan 2021 | £1,151 | £20K | £2,404 | 2 | |
| 31 Jan 2020 | £2,846 | £1,012 | £4,828 | 2 | |
| 31 Jan 2019 | £4,336 | £880 | £6,846 | ||
| 31 Jan 2018 | -£2,350 | £951 | £2,581 |
Where Empire Paint and Body Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Poole (BH16), in the Dorset local authority area, South West. Show BH16 6NL on a map.
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What happens if Empire Paint and Body 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 October 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Nov 2026 to 30 Nov 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Dec 2026 to 31 Jan 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Feb 2027 to 30 Apr 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 May 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Feb 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Apr 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 31 Jul 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Jan 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
- 10400368
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 29 September 2016 (10 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit 38 Glenmore Bus Park Blackhill Road, Holton Heath Trading Park, Poole, BH16 6NL
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 31 January (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 January 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 4 October 2025
- Previous names
- Wheel Works Auto Refinishing Ltd (until 5 Jan 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 Poole
Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Poole.
- Eryx Auto Styling Ltd2024
- Ets Trucks Limited1998
- Extreme Body Centre Ltd2008
- Fast Fit (Nuffield) Ltd2024
- Fsacco Vehicle Design Ltd2024
- G A Cars South Ltd2018
- Glass Surgeon (South West) Ltd2018
- Graham Hill Motor Technician Limited2004
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Frequently asked questions
When are Empire Paint and Body Ltd's accounts due?
Empire Paint and Body Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 October 2026 (in 18 days), covering the period to 31 January 2026.
When is Empire Paint and Body Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 January 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 January 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 November 2026.
Is Empire Paint and Body Ltd still trading?
Empire Paint and Body 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 Empire Paint and Body Ltd do?
Empire Paint and Body Ltd is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Empire Paint and Body Ltd?
Empire Paint and Body Ltd was incorporated on 29 September 2016, 10 years ago.
What is the penalty if Empire Paint and Body 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 Empire Paint and Body 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.