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- Hopkirks Ltd
Hopkirks Ltd
- Company number
- 05861876
- Incorporated
- 29 Jun 200620 years trading
- Registered office
- 3 Place Farm, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8SB
- Nature of business
- Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
Hopkirks Ltd is a 20-year-old private limited company registered in St Albans, company number 05861876, one of 58 motor trade companies in St Albans. 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 £42K (-44.2%) on the year before, to £53K.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £96K against £43K owed within a year: 2.2 times cover.
- 2 employees on average, up from 1 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 | £53K | £84K | £96K | £43K | 2 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £95K | £128K | £140K | £45K | 1 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £48K | £98K | £111K | £63K | 1 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £25K | £64K | £79K | £54K | 1 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £3,081 | £20K | £44K | £41K | 1 |
| 31 Dec 2020 | £79K | £124K | £152K | £75K | 1 |
| 31 Dec 2019 | £128K | £142K | £176K | £68K | 1 |
| 31 Dec 2018 | £189K | £225K | £255K | £79K | 1 |
| 31 Dec 2017 | £84K | £111K | £140K | £63K | 1 |
| 31 Dec 2016 | £94K | £96K | £130K | £52K | 1 |
Where Hopkirks Ltd is registered
The registered office is in St Albans (AL4), in the St Albans local authority area, East of England. Show AL4 8SB on a map.
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Also registered at this address
4 other companies use the same registered office as Hopkirks Ltd.
- 101Solutions LtdSpecialist contractors
- Brightcrest Energy LtdElectricians
- Maywins Motorsport LimitedMotor traders
- SJ Steel & Timber Frame LtdBuilders
What happens if Hopkirks 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
- 05861876
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 29 June 2006 (20 years ago)
- Registered office
- 3 Place Farm, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8SB
- Nature of business
- Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45310)
- Year end
- 31 December (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 December 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 29 June 2026
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.
Similar companies in St Albans
Other active motor trade companies registered in St Albans.
- Jessamine Motor Company Ltd1995
- Leo Holborn Services Limited1999
- M&C Cars Ltd2010
- Marlboro' Motors Limited1995
- Maywins Motorsport Limited2025
- MOT Cars Ltd2026
- MWJ Trading Ltd2012
- My Autohouse Limited2013
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Frequently asked questions
When are Hopkirks Ltd's accounts due?
Hopkirks Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 September 2027 (in 352 days), covering the period to 31 December 2026.
When is Hopkirks 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 Hopkirks Ltd still trading?
Hopkirks 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 Hopkirks Ltd do?
Hopkirks Ltd is registered under Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45310).
How old is Hopkirks Ltd?
Hopkirks Ltd was incorporated on 29 June 2006, 20 years ago.
What is the penalty if Hopkirks 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 Hopkirks 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.