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- German Automotive Limited
German Automotive Limited
- Company number
- 05957492
- Incorporated
- 5 Oct 200620 years trading
- Registered office
- 10 Millennium Way, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8HP
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
German Automotive Limited is a 20-year-old private limited company registered in Derby, company number 05957492, one of 265 vehicle repair garages in Derby. 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 £74K (-324.4%) on the year before, to -£97K.
- Net assets rose in 3 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £111K against £1.1M owed within a year: 0.1 times cover.
- 12 employees on average, up from 9 the year before.
- 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 Dec 2025 | -£97K | £633 | £111K | £1.1M | 12 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | -£23K | £0 | £13K | £864K | 9 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £243K | £15K | £30K | £611K | 9 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £471K | £26K | £118K | £577K | 10 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £530K | £52K | £108K | £421K | 7 |
| 31 Dec 2020 | £314K | £40K | £57K | £271K | 6 |
| 31 Dec 2019 | £229K | £70K | £368K | 3 | |
| 31 Dec 2018 | £290K | £100K | £325K | 3 | |
| 31 Dec 2017 | £438K | £139K | £219K | 11 | |
| 31 Dec 2016 | £337K | £75K | £301K | 22 |
Where German Automotive Limited is registered
The registered office is in Derby (DE24), in the Derby local authority area, East Midlands. Show DE24 8HP on a map.
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Also registered at this address
1 other company uses the same registered office as German Automotive Limited.
- Windrush Property Development LimitedProperty developers
What happens if German Automotive 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
- 05957492
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 5 October 2006 (20 years ago)
- Registered office
- 10 Millennium Way, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8HP
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 31 December (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 December 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 11 October 2025
- Charges (mortgages)
- 0 outstanding of 2 registered
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 Derby
Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Derby.
- German Salvage & Repairs Ltd2026
- GK Motor Services Ltd2025
- GL Autoservices Limited2011
- GM Huber Ltd2020
- Goddards Motor Group Limited2026
- Grattons Automotive Ltd2024
- Gravity Motorsport Limited2026
- Greenfields Recovery Solutions Ltd2025
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Frequently asked questions
When are German Automotive Limited's accounts due?
German Automotive Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 September 2027 (in 353 days), covering the period to 31 December 2026.
When is German Automotive 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 German Automotive Limited still trading?
German Automotive 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 German Automotive Limited do?
German Automotive Limited is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is German Automotive Limited?
German Automotive Limited was incorporated on 5 October 2006, 20 years ago.
What is the penalty if German Automotive 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 German Automotive 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.