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- Lab Autos Limited
Lab Autos Limited
- Company number
- 09554012
- Incorporated
- 21 Apr 201511 years trading
- Registered office
- Unit 6 Fromes Hill Trading Estate, Fromes Hill, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1HT
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Lab Autos Limited is a 11-year-old private limited company registered in Ledbury, company number 09554012, one of 14 vehicle repair garages in Ledbury. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 December 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 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 £661 (-11.7%) on the year before, to £5,000.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £41K against £48K owed within a year: 0.9 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 Mar 2025 | £5,000 | £41K | £48K | 2 | |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £5,661 | £32K | £37K | 1 | |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £0 | £35K | £40K | 1 | |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £18K | £50K | £35K | 1 | |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £132 | £46K | £48K | 1 | |
| 31 Mar 2020 | £1,006 | £38K | £33K | 1 | |
| 31 Mar 2019 | -£1,481 | -£22K | £28K | ||
| 31 Mar 2018 | £8,277 | -£17K | £32K | ||
| 31 Mar 2017 | -£8,789 | £19K | £34K | ||
| 31 Mar 2016 | -£1,817 | £11K | £19K | £27K |
Where Lab Autos Limited is registered
The registered office is in Ledbury (HR8), in the Herefordshire, County of local authority area, West Midlands. Show HR8 1HT on a map.
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What happens if Lab Autos 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 December 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Jan 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Apr 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jul 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Apr 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jun 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Sep 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 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
- 09554012
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 21 April 2015 (11 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit 6 Fromes Hill Trading Estate, Fromes Hill, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1HT
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 21 April 2026
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 Ledbury
Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Ledbury.
- Ledbury Accident Repair Centre Ltd2014
- Ledbury Exhaust & MOT Test Centre Limited2012
- M50 Autos Ltd2026
- Perkins Brothers Garage Limited2023
- Top Garage (Bromyard) Limited2002
- Trumpet Garage Limited2011
- VSM Malvern Ltd2010
- Alfa Tech (Car & Commercial) Limited2013
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Frequently asked questions
When are Lab Autos Limited's accounts due?
Lab Autos Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2026 (in 80 days), covering the period to 31 March 2026.
When is Lab Autos Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 March 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 January 2027.
Is Lab Autos Limited still trading?
Lab Autos 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 Lab Autos Limited do?
Lab Autos Limited is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Lab Autos Limited?
Lab Autos Limited was incorporated on 21 April 2015, 11 years ago.
What is the penalty if Lab Autos 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 Lab Autos 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.