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- M.R. King & Sons Limited
M.R. King & Sons Limited
- Company number
- 01573082
- Incorporated
- 8 Jul 198145 years trading
- Registered office
- The Wherry, Quay Street, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8ET
- Nature of business
- Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles; Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores
M.R. King & Sons Limited is a 45-year-old private limited company registered in Halesworth, company number 01573082, one of 6 motor trade companies in Halesworth. 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 £806K (-154.4%) on the year before, to -£284K.
- Net assets rose in 0 of 5 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £360K against £644K owed within a year: 0.6 times cover.
- 17 employees on average, down from 19 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 6 years, 2019 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | -£284K | £216K | £360K | £644K | 17 |
| 30 Sep 2023 | £522K | £319K | £1.1M | £588K | 19 |
| 30 Sep 2022 | £854K | £6,174 | £742K | £593K | 20 |
| 30 Sep 2021 | £1.2M | £344K | £1.3M | £748K | 25 |
| 30 Sep 2020 | £1.3M | £492K | £1.5M | £854K | 25 |
| 30 Sep 2019 | £1.4M | £231K | £2.5M | £1.7M | 28 |
Where M.R. King & Sons Limited is registered
The registered office is in Halesworth (IP19), in the East Suffolk local authority area, East of England. Show IP19 8ET on a map.
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What happens if M.R. King & Sons 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
- 01573082
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 8 July 1981 (45 years ago)
- Registered office
- The Wherry, Quay Street, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8ET
- Nature of business
- Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores (SIC 47300) - Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 9 March 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 0 outstanding of 14 registered
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 Halesworth
Other active motor trade companies registered in Halesworth.
- R. Ashton & Son Limited2002
- SCC (Lowestoft) Limited2022
- Suffolk Car Centre Limited2017
- Unit 49 Ltd2019
- M R King and Sons (Lowestoft) Limited1980
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Frequently asked questions
When are M.R. King & Sons Limited's accounts due?
M.R. King & Sons Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2026 (in 79 days), covering the period to 31 March 2026.
When is M.R. King & Sons 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 M.R. King & Sons Limited still trading?
M.R. King & Sons 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 M.R. King & Sons Limited do?
M.R. King & Sons Limited is registered under Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111); Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200); Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores (SIC 47300).
How old is M.R. King & Sons Limited?
M.R. King & Sons Limited was incorporated on 8 July 1981, 45 years ago.
What is the penalty if M.R. King & Sons 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 M.R. King & Sons 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.