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- L.E. Cranes Ltd
L.E. Cranes Ltd
- Company number
- 08227492
- Incorporated
- 25 Sep 201214 years trading
- Registered office
- Unit 2, 2 Freemens Way, Deal, Kent, CT14 9DH
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
L.E. Cranes Ltd is a 14-year-old private limited company registered in Deal, company number 08227492, one of 10 vehicle repair garages in Deal. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 25 December 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 25 March 2026 is due at HMRC on 25 March 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 £23K on the year before, to -£22K.
- Net assets rose in 3 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £160K against £183K owed within a year: 0.9 times cover.
- No employees reported for the latest year (directors are often not counted as employees).
- 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 Mar 2025 | -£22K | £160K | £183K | 0 | |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,090 | £252K | £239K | 1 | |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £627 | £151K | £124K | 2 | |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £2,294 | £127K | £108K | 2 | |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £5,736 | £142K | £115K | 2 | |
| 31 Mar 2020 | £40K | £166K | £133K | ||
| 31 Mar 2019 | £56K | £89K | £63K | ||
| 31 Mar 2018 | £43K | ||||
| 31 Mar 2017 | £55K | £85K | £75K | ||
| 31 Mar 2016 | £1,249 | £2,078 | £68K | £106K |
Where L.E. Cranes Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Deal (CT14), in the Dover local authority area, South East. Show CT14 9DH on a map.
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What happens if L.E. Cranes 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 25 December 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 26 Dec 2026 to 25 Jan 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 26 Jan 2027 to 25 Mar 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 26 Mar 2027 to 25 Jun 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 26 Jun 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 26 Mar 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 25 Jun 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 25 Sep 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 25 Mar 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
- 08227492
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 25 September 2012 (14 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit 2, 2 Freemens Way, Deal, Kent, CT14 9DH
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 25 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 25 September 2025
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 2 registered
- Previous names
- L Dunkley Ltd (until 3 Jul 2014)
L.E.Cranes Ltd (until 27 Mar 2013)
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 Deal
Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Deal.
- Maxx Racing Engines Ltd2024
- Nonington Commercial Ltd2022
- Quadriga Cars Ltd2026
- Smartmaster Trade Ltd2007
- A & G Sprayquest Ltd2021
- Cannon Street Garage Ltd2025
- CSG Accident Repair Centre Ltd2012
- Eclectic Collection Ltd2026
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Frequently asked questions
When are L.E. Cranes Ltd's accounts due?
L.E. Cranes Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 25 December 2026 (in 74 days), covering the period to 25 March 2026.
When is L.E. Cranes Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 25 March 2026 is due at HMRC by 25 March 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 26 December 2026.
Is L.E. Cranes Ltd still trading?
L.E. Cranes Ltd is listed as active on the Companies House register (checked 12 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 L.E. Cranes Ltd do?
L.E. Cranes Ltd is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is L.E. Cranes Ltd?
L.E. Cranes Ltd was incorporated on 25 September 2012, 14 years ago.
What is the penalty if L.E. Cranes 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 L.E. Cranes Ltd on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026, rechecked 12 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.