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- National Gearboxes Ltd
National Gearboxes Ltd
- Company number
- 09872711
- Incorporated
- 16 Nov 201510 years trading
- Registered office
- Number Sixty One, Alexandra Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1PL
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
National Gearboxes Ltd is a 10-year-old private limited company registered in Lowestoft, company number 09872711, one of 39 vehicle repair garages in Lowestoft. Companies House shows its accounts as overdue: they were due on 31 January 2026.
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 £21K on the year before, to -£23K.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 7 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £16K against £40K owed within a year: 0.4 times cover.
- No employees reported for the latest year (directors are often not counted as employees).
- Balance sheets on record for 8 years, 2017 to 2024.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2024 | -£23K | £16K | £40K | 0 | |
| 30 Apr 2023 | -£1,959 | £35K | £37K | 0 | |
| 30 Apr 2022 | -£11K | £17K | £27K | 0 | |
| 30 Apr 2021 | -£16K | £3,421 | £18K | 0 | |
| 30 Apr 2020 | -£14K | £1,856 | £21K | 0 | |
| 30 Apr 2019 | -£21K | £435 | £29K | ||
| 30 Apr 2018 | -£24K | £1,176 | £38K | ||
| 30 Apr 2017 | -£12K | £2,714 | £24K |
Where National Gearboxes Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Lowestoft (NR32), in the East Suffolk local authority area, East of England. Show NR32 1PL on a map.
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Shared registered office
57 companies on our pages use this registered office address. An address shared this widely is usually an accountant's office or a company formation agent's service address, not where the business trades from.
What happens if National Gearboxes Ltd files late
If the accounts reach Companies House today, the late filing penalty is £1,500 (£3,000 if last year's accounts were also late). It rises at each step below.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Feb 2026 to 28 Feb 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Mar 2026 to 30 Apr 2026 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 May 2026 to 31 Jul 2026 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Aug 2026 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 May 2026 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jul 2026 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Oct 2026 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Apr 2027 | 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
- 09872711
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 16 November 2015 (10 years ago)
- Registered office
- Number Sixty One, Alexandra Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1PL
- Nature of business
- 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 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 16 November 2025
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 Lowestoft
Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Lowestoft.
- Pakefield Street Motors Limited2004
- Peter Grubb Ltd2000
- R & S Autoservices Limited2009
- Read's Car Maintenance Limited2018
- Reydon Garage Services Limited2012
- S & C (Car & Commercial) Repairs Limited2003
- Smart MOT Garage Limited2022
- Smart Refinish Limited2007
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Frequently asked questions
When are National Gearboxes Ltd's accounts due?
National Gearboxes Ltd's accounts were due at Companies House on 31 January 2026 and the register shows them as overdue.
When is National Gearboxes Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 April 2025 is due at HMRC by 30 April 2026, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 February 2026.
Is National Gearboxes Ltd still trading?
National Gearboxes Ltd is listed as active on the Companies House register (checked 12 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 National Gearboxes Ltd do?
National Gearboxes Ltd is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is National Gearboxes Ltd?
National Gearboxes Ltd was incorporated on 16 November 2015, 10 years ago.
What is the penalty if National Gearboxes 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 National Gearboxes Ltd on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026, rechecked 12 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.