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- Eric F.Box Limited
Eric F.Box Limited
- Company number
- 00401365
- Incorporated
- 1 Dec 194580 years trading
- Registered office
- Bradford Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2EW
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; Funeral and related activities
Eric F.Box Limited is a 80-year-old private limited company registered in Dewsbury, company number 00401365, one of 55 vehicle repair garages in Dewsbury. 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 down £61K (-24.3%) on the year before, to £190K.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 7 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £359K against £166K owed within a year: 2.2 times cover.
- No employees reported for the latest year (directors are often not counted as employees).
- 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 Dec 2025 | £190K | £6,512 | £359K | £166K | 0 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £251K | £14K | £262K | £130K | 13 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £247K | £45K | £244K | £145K | 13 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £314K | £37K | £250K | £105K | 10 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £276K | £89K | £301K | £92K | 11 |
| 31 Dec 2020 | £217K | £42K | £258K | £122K | 12 |
| 31 Dec 2019 | £153K | £3,922 | £211K | £167K | |
| 31 Dec 2018 | £328K | £61K | £245K | £97K |
Who runs and owns Eric F.Box Limited
From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.
Officers (3)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| R*** B*** | Director | before Jun 1991 |
| A*** B*** | Director | Sep 1998 |
| E*** B*** | Director | Apr 2005 |
1 former officer
| Name | Role | Appointed | Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| L*** B*** | Secretary | Jan 2016 |
Person with significant control
Charges (secured borrowing)
2 of 5 registered charges are outstanding. A charge is security a lender takes over a company's assets, typically for a loan, mortgage or asset finance.
| Lender | Status | Registered |
|---|---|---|
| Lloyds Bank PLC | Outstanding | Apr 2018 |
| Lloyds Bank PLC | Outstanding | Apr 2018 |
| Barclays Bank PLC | Satisfied Mar 2018 | Mar 1999 |
| Barclays Bank PLC | Satisfied Mar 2018 | Feb 1998 |
| Barclays Bank Limited | Satisfied Dec 1998 | Apr 1981 |
Public contracts won
Eric F.Box Limited has 2 public sector contract awards on record; the ones with their own published value total £110K, from 2017 to 2024. Source: Contracts Finder and Find a Tender award notices. For 1 of them the published figure is a shared or multi-year ceiling (a framework place, a multi-supplier award, or more than a small company could hold alone), so no value is shown. 1 of these were matched by the company's exact name because the notice gave no company number.
Awards by year
Main buyers
- Kirklees Council1 award
- Bradford Metropolitan District Council1 award
| Buyer | Contract | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirklees Council | Public Health Funerals | £110K | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Bradford Metropolitan District Council | Framework for Deceased Patient Transport Services | Ceiling, not shown | 11 Jul 2017 |
Where Eric F.Box Limited is registered
The registered office is in Dewsbury (WF13), in the Kirklees local authority area, Yorkshire and The Humber. Show WF13 2EW on a map.
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What happens if Eric F.Box 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 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
- 00401365
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 1 December 1945 (80 years ago)
- Registered office
- Bradford Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2EW
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
Funeral and related activities (SIC 96030) - Year end
- 31 December (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 December 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 30 June 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 2 outstanding of 5 registered
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 Dewsbury.
- Faster Fit MOT and Repair Centre Ltd2018
- Fleettech Ltd2022
- Grafton Street Alliance Limited2025
- H & P Lister (C.V.M.) Limited1979
- Halifax Road Auto Centre Ltd2026
- Heybeck Garage Limited1961
- Ije Vehicle Installations Limited2020
- Jacmar Limited1991
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Frequently asked questions
When are Eric F.Box Limited's accounts due?
Eric F.Box Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 September 2027 (in 352 days), covering the period to 31 December 2026.
When is Eric F.Box Limited'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 Eric F.Box Limited still trading?
Eric F.Box 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 Eric F.Box Limited do?
Eric F.Box Limited is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200); Funeral and related activities (SIC 96030).
How old is Eric F.Box Limited?
Eric F.Box Limited was incorporated on 1 December 1945, 80 years ago.
Who runs Eric F.Box Limited?
Eric F.Box Limited has 3 active directors, the longest-serving appointed in Sep 1998. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.
Who owns Eric F.Box Limited?
One person or company has significant control of Eric F.Box Limited: Eric F.Box Group Limited (owns 75% or more of the shares).
Has Eric F.Box Limited won public sector contracts?
Yes. Eric F.Box Limited has 2 contract awards from public bodies on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender (those with their own published value total £110K), most recently from Kirklees Council.
What is the penalty if Eric F.Box 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 Eric F.Box 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.