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Ford Centre Limited
Ford Centre Limited is a 13-year-old private limited company registered in Chatham, company number 08459100, one of 68 vehicle repair garages in Chatham. Companies House shows its accounts as overdue: they were due on 31 July 2026.
Key dates
Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.
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Ford Centre Limited over the years
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 £26K (+172.2%) on the year before, to £41K.
- Net assets rose in 6 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £75K against £24K owed within a year: 3.1 times cover.
- 1 employee on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2015 to 2024.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2024 | £41K | £75K | £24K | 1 | |
| 31 Oct 2023 | £15K | £55K | £20K | 1 | |
| 31 Oct 2022 | £19K | £70K | £22K | 1 | |
| 31 Oct 2021 | £33K | £88K | £9,959 | 1 | |
| 31 Oct 2020 | £27K | £47K | £22K | 1 | |
| 31 Oct 2019 | £36K | £59K | £25K | 1 | |
| 31 Oct 2018 | £28K | £39K | £15K | ||
| 31 Oct 2017 | £19K | £37K | £22K | ||
| 31 Oct 2016 | £18K | £41K | £26K | ||
| 31 Oct 2015 | £16K | £39K | £27K |
Where Ford Centre Limited is registered
The registered office is in Chatham (ME5), in the Medway local authority area, South East. Show ME5 7BA on a map.
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What happens if Ford Centre Limited files late
If the accounts reach Companies House today, the late filing penalty is £375 (£750 if last year's accounts were also late). It rises at each step below.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Sep 2026 to 31 Oct 2026 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Nov 2026 to 31 Jan 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Feb 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Nov 2026 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Jan 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Apr 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Oct 2027 | 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
- 08459100
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 25 March 2013 (13 years ago)
- Registered office
- 226-232 Chatham Hill, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7BA
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 31 October (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 October 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 19 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 Ford Centre Limited's accounts due?
Ford Centre Limited's accounts were due at Companies House on 31 July 2026 and the register shows them as overdue.
When is Ford Centre Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 October 2025 is due at HMRC by 31 October 2026, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 August 2026.
Is Ford Centre Limited still trading?
Ford Centre Limited is listed as active on the Companies House register (checked 12 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 Ford Centre Limited do?
Ford Centre Limited is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Ford Centre Limited?
Ford Centre Limited was incorporated on 25 March 2013, 13 years ago.
What is the penalty if Ford Centre 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 Ford Centre Limited on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026, rechecked 12 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.