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Holmes Motor Engineering Limited
Holmes Motor Engineering Limited is a 24-year-old private limited company registered in Preston, company number 04496387, one of 272 vehicle repair garages in Preston. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 October 2026, and its first CT600 is due at HMRC on 31 October 2026.
Key dates
Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.
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Financial snapshot, 2024
From the balance sheet at 31 October 2024, as filed at Companies House. Negative net assets mean the company owed more than it owned at that date.
Holmes Motor Engineering 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 down £1,000 (-4%) on the year before, to -£26K.
- Net assets rose in 1 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £46K against £66K owed within a year: 0.7 times cover.
- 4 employees 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 | -£26K | £16K | £46K | £66K | 4 |
| 31 Oct 2023 | -£25K | £16K | £43K | £52K | 4 |
| 31 Oct 2022 | -£24K | £12K | £43K | £45K | 3 |
| 31 Oct 2021 | -£9,485 | £38K | £75K | £54K | 4 |
| 31 Oct 2020 | -£3,483 | £41K | £53K | £46K | 4 |
| 31 Oct 2019 | -£4,427 | £6,902 | £19K | £32K | 4 |
| 31 Oct 2018 | -£2,075 | £9,611 | £21K | £32K | 4 |
| 31 Oct 2017 | £324 | £8,312 | £20K | £30K | 4 |
| 31 Oct 2016 | £789 | £9,428 | £22K | £34K | |
| 31 Oct 2015 | £5,075 | £18K | £27K | £29K |
Where Holmes Motor Engineering Limited is registered
The registered office is in Preston (PR5), in the South Ribble local authority area, North West. Show PR5 6EE on a map.
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Shared registered office
103 companies on our pages use this registered office address. An address shared this widely is usually an accountant's office or a company formation agent's service address, not where the business trades from.
What happens if Holmes Motor Engineering 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 October 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 31 Oct 2026 to 30 Nov 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Dec 2026 to 30 Jan 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 31 Jan 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 | 31 Jan 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Apr 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Jul 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 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
- 04496387
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 26 July 2002 (24 years ago)
- Registered office
- Black Bull House 353-355 Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6EE
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 30 October (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 October 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 2 July 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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Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Preston.
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Frequently asked questions
When are Holmes Motor Engineering Limited's accounts due?
Holmes Motor Engineering Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 October 2026 (in 18 days), covering the period to 30 January 2026.
When is Holmes Motor Engineering Limited's CT600 due?
The first accounts cover more than 12 months, so there are two Company Tax Returns: one for the 12 months to 31 October 2025, due by 31 October 2026, and one for the period to 30 January 2026, due by 30 January 2027. Corporation tax is payable 9 months and 1 day after the end of each.
Is Holmes Motor Engineering Limited still trading?
Holmes Motor Engineering 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 Holmes Motor Engineering Limited do?
Holmes Motor Engineering Limited is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Holmes Motor Engineering Limited?
Holmes Motor Engineering Limited was incorporated on 26 July 2002, 24 years ago.
What is the penalty if Holmes Motor Engineering 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 Holmes Motor Engineering 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.