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- Hanstons Ltd.
Hanstons Ltd.
- Company number
- 02673479
- Incorporated
- 20 Dec 199134 years trading
- Registered office
- Unit 3 Blue Chip Business Park Atlantic Street, Broadheath, Altrincham, WA14 5DD
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Hanstons Ltd. is a 34-year-old private limited company registered in Altrincham, company number 02673479, one of 36 vehicle repair garages in Altrincham. 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 up £26K (+56.5%) on the year before, to £72K.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £204K against £132K owed within a year: 1.5 times cover.
- 9 employees on average during the year.
- 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 | £72K | £151K | £204K | £132K | 9 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £46K | £93K | £149K | £100K | 9 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £73K | £190K | £248K | £166K | 9 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £33K | £143K | £209K | £162K | 9 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £25K | £108K | £168K | £125K | 10 |
| 31 Dec 2020 | £78K | £141K | £208K | £139K | 10 |
| 31 Dec 2019 | £64K | £139K | £232K | £183K | 11 |
| 31 Dec 2018 | £47K | £103K | £174K | £149K | 11 |
| 31 Dec 2017 | £87K | £138K | £188K | £126K | 11 |
| 31 Dec 2016 | £96K | £112K | £177K | £92K | 14 |
Who runs and owns Hanstons Ltd.
From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.
Officers (3)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| P*** E*** | Director | Dec 1991 |
| S*** H*** | Director | Dec 1991 |
| S*** H*** | Secretary | Dec 1991 |
3 former officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Incorporations Limited | Corporate Nominee Secretary | Dec 1991 | Dec 1991 |
| T*** W*** | Director | Nov 2002 | Aug 2007 |
| Instant Companies Limited | Nominee director (company) | Dec 1991 | Dec 1991 |
People with significant control (2)
Where Hanstons Ltd. is registered
The registered office is in Altrincham (WA14), in the Trafford local authority area, North West. Show WA14 5DD on a map.
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What happens if Hanstons 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 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
- 02673479
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 20 December 1991 (34 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit 3 Blue Chip Business Park Atlantic Street, Broadheath, Altrincham, WA14 5DD
- 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
- 18 December 2025
- Previous names
- Hanstons Accident Repair Centre Limited (until 27 May 2015)
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 Altrincham
Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Altrincham.
- HB Accident Repair Network Ltd2020
- Ken Coffey(Tyre Service)Limited1961
- KTL Sports, Prestige and Classics Ltd2020
- KWF Commercials Ltd2023
- Legendary Mobile Tyre Service Ltd2026
- Lodge Service Station Limited2007
- M Chorlton Ltd2012
- McSpsvmaintenance Ltd2024
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Frequently asked questions
When are Hanstons Ltd.'s accounts due?
Hanstons Ltd.'s next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 September 2027 (in 353 days), covering the period to 31 December 2026.
When is Hanstons Ltd.'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 Hanstons Ltd. still trading?
Hanstons 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 Hanstons Ltd. do?
Hanstons Ltd. is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Hanstons Ltd.?
Hanstons Ltd. was incorporated on 20 December 1991, 34 years ago.
Who runs Hanstons Ltd.?
Hanstons Ltd. has 2 active directors, the longest-serving appointed in Dec 1991. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.
Who owns Hanstons Ltd.?
2 people or companies have significant control of Hanstons Ltd.: an individual (owns 25% to 50% of the shares); an individual (owns 25% to 50% of the shares).
What is the penalty if Hanstons 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 Hanstons 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.