- Companies
- Mechanics and garages
- Broadstone
- First Choice Motor Engineers Limited
First Choice Motor Engineers Limited
- Company number
- 03769417
- Incorporated
- 12 May 199927 years trading
- Registered office
- 3 Beacon Way, Broadstone, BH18 9JJ
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
First Choice Motor Engineers Limited is a 27-year-old private limited company registered in Broadstone, company number 03769417, one of 6 vehicle repair garages in Broadstone. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 28 February 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 May 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 May 2027.
Key dates
Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.
Is this your company?
File the accounts to Companies House and the CT600 to HMRC yourself with A.X.E.L Filing. One set of questions, both filings, £49 flat. No accountant, no subscription.
File for First Choice Motor Engineers LimitedOr get a reminder before each deadline
Free. We email you 60, 30, 14, 7 and 1 days before the accounts, CT600 and confirmation statement are due. Unsubscribe in one click.
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 £2,452 (+2.7%) on the year before, to £95K.
- Net assets rose in 9 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £85K against £1,843 owed within a year: more than 10 times cover.
- No employees reported for the latest year (directors are often not counted as employees).
- 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 May 2025 | £95K | £85K | £1,843 | 0 | |
| 31 May 2024 | £92K | £82K | £1,250 | 1 | |
| 31 May 2023 | £35K | £57K | £22K | 2 | |
| 31 May 2022 | £34K | £83K | £48K | 3 | |
| 31 May 2021 | £32K | £92K | £63K | 3 | |
| 31 May 2020 | £31K | £96K | £66K | 3 | |
| 31 May 2019 | £29K | £94K | £65K | ||
| 31 May 2018 | £28K | £102K | £75K | ||
| 31 May 2017 | £28K | £95K | £76K | ||
| 31 May 2016 | £27K | £84K | £68K |
Where First Choice Motor Engineers Limited is registered
The registered office is in Broadstone (BH18), in the Dorset local authority area, South West. Show BH18 9JJ on a map.
Other trade companies in BH18
- Wheels and Waves Automotive LimitedMotor traders
- Salix Estates (Poole) LimitedProperty developers
- Yewtree Projects LtdProperty developers
- LM Carpentry & Building LtdProperty developers
- Gardan Landscapes LimitedLandscapers and gardeners
- J.J Electrical Contractor (Dorset) LtdElectricians
- Square and Compass Holdings LimitedProperty developers
- Coastal Trade Services LimitedElectricians
What happens if First Choice Motor Engineers 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 28 February 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Apr 2027 to 31 May 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jun 2027 to 31 Aug 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Sep 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jun 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Aug 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Nov 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 May 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
- 03769417
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 12 May 1999 (27 years ago)
- Registered office
- 3 Beacon Way, Broadstone, BH18 9JJ
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 31 May (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 May 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 30 May 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 Broadstone
Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Broadstone.
- Parkstone Car Care Ltd2003
- Peter Ostling Motor Service Specialist Limited2011
- Allen Engineering (Ferndown) Ltd2019
- Allround Autos Ltd2012
- Auto-Care (Parkstone) Limited2003
All vehicle repair garages in Broadstone · All trades in Broadstone · Mechanics and garages across the UK
Frequently asked questions
When are First Choice Motor Engineers Limited's accounts due?
First Choice Motor Engineers Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 28 February 2027 (in 138 days), covering the period to 31 May 2026.
When is First Choice Motor Engineers Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 May 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 May 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 March 2027.
Is First Choice Motor Engineers Limited still trading?
First Choice Motor Engineers 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 First Choice Motor Engineers Limited do?
First Choice Motor Engineers Limited is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is First Choice Motor Engineers Limited?
First Choice Motor Engineers Limited was incorporated on 12 May 1999, 27 years ago.
What is the penalty if First Choice Motor Engineers 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 First Choice Motor Engineers 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.