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Lotusbits Limited

Lotusbits Limited is a 21-year-old private limited company registered in Rugby, company number 05498469, one of 63 motor trade companies in Rugby. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 April 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 July 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 July 2027.

Active 05498469 Unaudited abridged accounts Rugby Since 2005

Key dates

Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.

Accounts due
30 Apr 2027
in 200 days
For the period to 31 Jul 2026
CT600 due
31 Jul 2027
in 292 days
Period 1 Aug 2025 to 31 Jul 2026
Corporation tax payment
1 May 2027
in 201 days
9 months and 1 day after the period end
Confirmation statement
15 Sep 2027
in 338 days
Last made up to 1 Sep 2026

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Financial snapshot, 2025

From the balance sheet at 31 July 2025, as filed at Companies House.

Net assets
£217K
+19.9% on the year before
Current assets
£482K
Employees
7
Average during the year, including directors

Lotusbits 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 up £36K (+19.9%) on the year before, to £217K.
  • Net assets rose in 7 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
  • Current assets of £482K against £264K owed within a year: 1.8 times cover.
  • 7 employees on average, down from 8 the year before.
  • Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2016 to 2025.

Net assets by year

Net assets at each year end, 2016 to 2025£0£200K31 July 2016: net assets -£85K201631 July 2017: net assets -£103K201731 July 2018: net assets -£126K201831 July 2019: net assets -£47K201931 July 2020: net assets -£34K202031 July 2021: net assets -£19K202131 July 2022: net assets -£5,682202231 July 2023: net assets £91K202331 July 2024: net assets £181K202431 July 2025: net assets £217K£217K2025
Net assets at each year end, 2016 to 2025£0£200K31 July 2016: net assets -£85K'1631 July 2017: net assets -£103K'1731 July 2018: net assets -£126K'1831 July 2019: net assets -£47K'1931 July 2020: net assets -£34K'2031 July 2021: net assets -£19K'2131 July 2022: net assets -£5,682'2231 July 2023: net assets £91K'2331 July 2024: net assets £181K'2431 July 2025: net assets £217K£217K'25
Year endNet assetsCashCurrent assetsOwed within a yearEmployees
31 Jul 2025£217K£482K£264K7
31 Jul 2024£181K£0£452K£262K8
31 Jul 2023£91K£4,760£328K£219K5
31 Jul 2022-£5,682£0£204K£184K5
31 Jul 2021-£19K£5,950£171K£155K6
31 Jul 2020-£34K£0£164K£138K6
31 Jul 2019-£47K£13K£165K£100K7
31 Jul 2018-£126K£60K£210K£80K6
31 Jul 2017-£103K£49K£201K£52K5
31 Jul 2016-£85K£41K£185K£55K

Who runs and owns Lotusbits Limited

From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.

Officers (2)

NameRoleAppointed
M*** T***DirectorJul 2005
C*** S***SecretarySep 2007
2 former officers
NameRoleAppointedLeft
C*** S***SecretarySep 2007Sep 2007
H*** T***SecretaryJul 2005Sep 2007

Person with significant control

Individual · since Apr 2016
M*** T***
Owns 75% or more of the shares
Holds 75% or more of the votes
Can appoint and remove directors

Where Lotusbits Limited is registered

Lotusbits Limited's registered office on a map of the UK

The registered office is in Rugby (CV23), in the Rugby local authority area, West Midlands. Show CV23 9RU on a map.

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What happens if Lotusbits 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 April 2027.

Companies HouseAccounts deliveredPenalty
Up to 1 month late1 May 2027 to 31 May 2027£150
1 to 3 months late1 Jun 2027 to 31 Jul 2027£375
3 to 6 months late1 Aug 2027 to 31 Oct 2027£750
More than 6 months lateFrom 1 Nov 2027£1,500

Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.

HMRC (CT600)FromPenalty
1 day late1 Aug 2027£200
3 months late31 Oct 2027another £200
6 months late31 Jan 2028HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax
12 months late31 Jul 2028another 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
05498469
Status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
4 July 2005 (21 years ago)
Registered office
HQ, Old Station Yard Oxford Road, Marton, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 9RU
Nature of business
Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
Year end
31 July (accounting reference date)
Accounts type
Unaudited abridged
Last accounts made up to
31 July 2025
Last confirmation statement
1 September 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.

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Frequently asked questions

When are Lotusbits Limited's accounts due?

Lotusbits Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 April 2027 (in 200 days), covering the period to 31 July 2026.

When is Lotusbits Limited's CT600 due?

The CT600 for the period to 31 July 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 July 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 May 2027.

Is Lotusbits Limited still trading?

Lotusbits 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 Lotusbits Limited do?

Lotusbits Limited is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112); Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).

How old is Lotusbits Limited?

Lotusbits Limited was incorporated on 4 July 2005, 21 years ago.

Who runs Lotusbits Limited?

Lotusbits Limited has 1 active director, the longest-serving appointed in Jul 2005. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.

Who owns Lotusbits Limited?

One person or company has significant control of Lotusbits Limited: an individual (owns 75% or more of the shares).

What is the penalty if Lotusbits 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 Lotusbits Limited on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.

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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.

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