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- Mark Hardcastle Limited
Mark Hardcastle Limited
- Company number
- 11962845
- Incorporated
- 25 Apr 20197 years trading
- Registered office
- 77 Harmire Road, Barnard Castle, DL12 8DL
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles; Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Mark Hardcastle Limited is a 7-year-old private limited company registered in Barnard Castle, company number 11962845, one of 5 motor trade companies in Barnard Castle. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 January 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 30 April 2026 is due at HMRC on 30 April 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 £12K (+65%) on the year before, to £30K.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 5 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £55K against £11K owed within a year: 5.2 times cover.
- 1 employee on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 6 years, 2020 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | £30K | £55K | £11K | 1 | |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £18K | £56K | £15K | 1 | |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £16K | £50K | £11K | 1 | |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £13K | £56K | £17K | 1 | |
| 30 Apr 2021 | £4,721 | £64K | £26K | 1 | |
| 30 Apr 2020 | £822 | £5,383 | £7,973 | £20K | 1 |
Where Mark Hardcastle Limited is registered
The registered office is in Barnard Castle (DL12), in the County Durham local authority area, North East. Show DL12 8DL on a map.
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- Star Cobblers & Key Cutters LimitedRepair services
- Obsidian Motor Company LtdMotor traders
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What happens if Mark Hardcastle 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 January 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Feb 2027 to 28 Feb 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Mar 2027 to 30 Apr 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 May 2027 to 31 Jul 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Aug 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 May 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jul 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Oct 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Apr 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
- 11962845
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 25 April 2019 (7 years ago)
- Registered office
- 77 Harmire Road, Barnard Castle, DL12 8DL
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200) - Year end
- 30 April (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 April 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 24 April 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.
Similar companies in Barnard Castle
Other active motor trade companies registered in Barnard Castle.
- Medley Automotive Ltd2026
- Obsidian Motor Company Ltd2025
- Crown Garage Cockfield Limited2003
- JRL UK Commercials Limited2016
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Frequently asked questions
When are Mark Hardcastle Limited's accounts due?
Mark Hardcastle Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 January 2027 (in 111 days), covering the period to 30 April 2026.
When is Mark Hardcastle Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 April 2026 is due at HMRC by 30 April 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 February 2027.
Is Mark Hardcastle Limited still trading?
Mark Hardcastle 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 Mark Hardcastle Limited do?
Mark Hardcastle 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 Mark Hardcastle Limited?
Mark Hardcastle Limited was incorporated on 25 April 2019, 7 years ago.
What is the penalty if Mark Hardcastle 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 Mark Hardcastle 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.