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- Heathfield
- French and Son Ltd
French and Son Ltd
- Company number
- 04714901
- Incorporated
- 28 Mar 200323 years trading
- Registered office
- Oakdene Garage Street End Lane, Broad Oak, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8TU
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
French and Son Ltd is a 23-year-old private limited company registered in Heathfield, company number 04714901, one of 22 vehicle repair garages in Heathfield. 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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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 £20K (+8.4%) on the year before, to £261K.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £438K against £276K owed within a year: 1.6 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 Mar 2025 | £261K | £45K | £438K | £276K | 0 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £240K | £49K | £307K | 2 | |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £213K | £189K | £394K | 1 | |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £241K | £32K | £366K | £199K | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £286K | £319K | £95K | 4 | |
| 31 Mar 2020 | £126K | £154K | £82K | 4 | |
| 31 Mar 2019 | £70K | £113K | £107K | 4 | |
| 31 Mar 2018 | £99K | £180K | £125K | ||
| 31 Mar 2017 | £55K | £95K | £82K | ||
| 31 Mar 2016 | £75K | £29K | £153K | £126K |
Public contracts won
French and Son Ltd has 12 public sector contract awards on record; the ones with their own published value total £5M (2026). Source: Contracts Finder and Find a Tender award notices.
Awards by year
Main buyers
- East Sussex County Council12 awards
Showing the 10 most recent of 12.
Where French and Son Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Heathfield (TN21), in the Wealden local authority area, South East. Show TN21 8TU on a map.
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Also registered at this address
1 other company uses the same registered office as French and Son Ltd.
- Oakdene Garage LtdMechanics and garages
What happens if French and Son 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
- 04714901
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 28 March 2003 (23 years ago)
- Registered office
- Oakdene Garage Street End Lane, Broad Oak, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8TU
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 28 March 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 Heathfield
Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Heathfield.
- Hammonds Drive Holdings Ltd2017
- Hammonds Drive MOT Centre Ltd2005
- Julian Godfrey Engineering Ltd2006
- Just Historic Cars Limited2016
- Liberty Autoworks Ltd2006
- Lone Wolf Retro Ltd2018
- MDS Mechanical Services Ltd2021
- N P Veteran Engineering Limited2002
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Frequently asked questions
When are French and Son Ltd's accounts due?
French and Son Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2026 (in 79 days), covering the period to 31 March 2026.
When is French and Son 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 French and Son Ltd still trading?
French and Son 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 French and Son Ltd do?
French and Son Ltd is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is French and Son Ltd?
French and Son Ltd was incorporated on 28 March 2003, 23 years ago.
Has French and Son Ltd won public sector contracts?
Yes. French and Son Ltd has 12 contract awards from public bodies on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender (those with their own published value total £5M), most recently from East Sussex County Council.
What is the penalty if French and Son 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 French and Son 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.