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- Ernest Auto Ltd
Ernest Auto Ltd
- Company number
- 15566371
- Incorporated
- 16 Mar 20242 years trading
- Registered office
- 8A Armour Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6HS
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Ernest Auto Ltd is a 2-year-old private limited company registered in Reading, company number 15566371, one of 213 vehicle repair garages in Reading. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 December 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 March 2027.
Key dates
Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.
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Financial snapshot, 2025
From the balance sheet at 31 March 2025, as filed at Companies House.
Where Ernest Auto Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Reading (RG31), in the Reading local authority area, South East. Show RG31 6HS on a map.
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What happens if Ernest Auto 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 December 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Jan 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Apr 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jul 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Apr 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jun 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Sep 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Mar 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
- 15566371
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 16 March 2024 (2 years ago)
- Registered office
- 8A Armour Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6HS
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 15 March 2026
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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Frequently asked questions
When are Ernest Auto Ltd's accounts due?
Ernest Auto Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2026 (in 80 days), covering the period to 31 March 2026.
When is Ernest Auto Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 March 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 January 2027.
Is Ernest Auto Ltd still trading?
Ernest Auto 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 Ernest Auto Ltd do?
Ernest Auto Ltd is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Ernest Auto Ltd?
Ernest Auto Ltd was incorporated on 16 March 2024, 2 years ago.
What is the penalty if Ernest Auto 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 Ernest Auto 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.