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- H. C. Allen Limited
H. C. Allen Limited
- Company number
- NI005776
- Incorporated
- 26 Nov 196362 years trading
- Registered office
- 161-163 Upper Lisburn Road, Finaghy, Belfast, BT10 0LJ
- Nature of business
- Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
H. C. Allen Limited is a 62-year-old private limited company registered in Belfast, company number NI005776, one of 186 motor trade companies in Belfast. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 October 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 31 January 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 January 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 £1,119 (-10.2%) on the year before, to -£12K.
- Net assets rose in 3 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £1,876 against £21K owed within a year: 0.1 times cover.
- 2 employees on average, down from 3 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 Jan 2025 | -£12K | £1,876 | £21K | 2 | |
| 31 Jan 2024 | -£11K | £995 | £19K | 3 | |
| 31 Jan 2023 | -£8,775 | £3,210 | £19K | 3 | |
| 31 Jan 2022 | -£8,071 | £3,914 | £19K | 3 | |
| 31 Jan 2021 | -£7,008 | £4,243 | £19K | 3 | |
| 31 Jan 2020 | -£5,572 | £6,657 | £21K | 3 | |
| 31 Jan 2019 | -£10K | £16K | £35K | ||
| 31 Jan 2018 | -£13K | £14K | £35K | ||
| 31 Jan 2017 | -£15K | £12K | £35K | ||
| 31 Jan 2016 | -£14K | £12K | £12K | £36K |
Where H. C. Allen Limited is registered
The registered office is in Belfast (BT10), in the Belfast local authority area, Northern Ireland. Show BT10 0LJ on a map.
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Also registered at this address
6 other companies use the same registered office as H. C. Allen Limited.
- Environmental Contract Cleaners LimitedCleaning companies
- L&L Transform (NI) LtdJoiners and carpenters
- Massereene Developments LimitedProperty developers
- Myhouse MOT LimitedFinishing trades
- Sheridan Engineering Services LimitedElectricians
- Trivector Power LimitedElectricians
What happens if H. C. Allen 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 31 October 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Nov 2026 to 30 Nov 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Dec 2026 to 31 Jan 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Feb 2027 to 30 Apr 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 May 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Feb 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Apr 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 31 Jul 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Jan 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
- NI005776
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 26 November 1963 (62 years ago)
- Registered office
- 161-163 Upper Lisburn Road, Finaghy, Belfast, BT10 0LJ
- Nature of business
- Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45310)
- Year end
- 31 January (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 January 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 20 August 2025
Filing notes for motor trade companies
Motor trade companies hold vehicle stock, and how that stock is valued at the year end moves the profit directly. Some use the VAT margin scheme.
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Other active motor trade companies registered in Belfast.
- Haley Vehicle Movements Ltd2012
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- Iba Cars Ltd2026
- Image Automotive Holdings N.I Ltd2021
- Intercity Agencies Limited2011
- Ivan Gilmore Car Sales Limited1984
- J-Ports UK Ltd2025
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Frequently asked questions
When are H. C. Allen Limited's accounts due?
H. C. Allen Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 October 2026 (in 18 days), covering the period to 31 January 2026.
When is H. C. Allen Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 January 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 January 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 November 2026.
Is H. C. Allen Limited still trading?
H. C. Allen Limited is listed as active on the Companies House register (checked 13 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 H. C. Allen Limited do?
H. C. Allen Limited is registered under Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45310).
How old is H. C. Allen Limited?
H. C. Allen Limited was incorporated on 26 November 1963, 62 years ago.
What is the penalty if H. C. Allen 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 H. C. Allen Limited on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026, rechecked 13 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.