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- Lava's Garage Ltd
Lava's Garage Ltd
- Company number
- SC257278
- Incorporated
- 8 Oct 200323 years trading
- Registered office
- 26 Lewis Street, Stornoway, Isle Of Lewis, HS1 2JF
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Lava's Garage Ltd is a 23-year-old private limited company registered in Stornoway, company number SC257278, one of 7 vehicle repair garages in Stornoway. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 July 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 October 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 October 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 £23K (+4.4%) on the year before, to £529K.
- Net assets rose in 9 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £446K against £119K owed within a year: 3.7 times cover.
- 8 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 Oct 2025 | £529K | £300K | £446K | £119K | 8 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | £507K | £317K | £460K | £150K | 8 |
| 31 Oct 2023 | £489K | £277K | £435K | £138K | 8 |
| 31 Oct 2022 | £423K | £234K | £352K | £108K | 10 |
| 31 Oct 2021 | £349K | £232K | £322K | £152K | 12 |
| 31 Oct 2020 | £231K | £320K | £395K | £357K | 13 |
| 31 Oct 2019 | £222K | £234K | £301K | £158K | 13 |
| 31 Oct 2018 | £203K | £174K | £277K | £156K | 13 |
| 31 Oct 2017 | £181K | £164K | £275K | £175K | 14 |
| 31 Oct 2016 | £180K | £123K | £248K | £140K |
Where Lava's Garage Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Stornoway (HS1), in the Na h-Eileanan Siar local authority area, Scotland. Show HS1 2JF on a map.
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Also registered at this address
15 other companies use the same registered office as Lava's Garage Ltd.
- A Macdougall Contracting LimitedBuilders
- Alex Murray (Construction) LimitedBuilders
- Angus Mackay & Sons LtdCivil engineering
- Calum Murray LimitedPlumbers and heating engineers
- D J Macaulay Construction LimitedCivil engineering
- Dasan Solutions LimitedCleaning companies
- Dmmsy Construction LimitedCivil engineering
- Firm Contracts LimitedJoiners and carpenters
- G D Martin (Builders) LtdProperty developers
- Ian Macfarlane Joiners LtdJoiners and carpenters
- J Mackenzie Plumbing Services LtdPlumbers and heating engineers
- Mackay Contracting LimitedCivil engineering
- Norman Mackenzie Kitchens & Bathrooms LtdInstallers
- Norserv FM LtdCleaning companies
- Stuart Murray Construction LtdJoiners and carpenters
What happens if Lava's Garage 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 31 July 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Aug 2027 to 31 Aug 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Sep 2027 to 31 Oct 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Nov 2027 to 31 Jan 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Feb 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Nov 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Jan 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Apr 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Oct 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
- SC257278
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 8 October 2003 (23 years ago)
- Registered office
- 26 Lewis Street, Stornoway, Isle Of Lewis, HS1 2JF
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 31 October (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 October 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 2 October 2025
- Charges (mortgages)
- 0 outstanding of 1 registered
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 Stornoway
Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Stornoway.
- Maclennan Garage Services Limited2014
- Norrie's Motor Services Limited2017
- Central Garage Limited2006
- Definitive Detailing Ltd2025
- Hughson Recovery Services Limited2026
- Hughson Vehicle Services Limited2019
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Frequently asked questions
When are Lava's Garage Ltd's accounts due?
Lava's Garage Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 July 2027 (in 291 days), covering the period to 31 October 2026.
When is Lava's Garage Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 October 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 October 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 August 2027.
Is Lava's Garage Ltd still trading?
Lava's Garage 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 Lava's Garage Ltd do?
Lava's Garage Ltd is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Lava's Garage Ltd?
Lava's Garage Ltd was incorporated on 8 October 2003, 23 years ago.
What is the penalty if Lava's Garage 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 Lava's Garage 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.