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Paul Inch Engine Services Limited

Paul Inch Engine Services Limited is a 23-year-old private limited company registered in Plymouth, company number 04832045, one of 161 vehicle repair garages in Plymouth. 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.

Active 04832045 Micro-entity accounts Plymouth Since 2003

Key dates

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

Accounts due
31 Dec 2026
in 80 days
For the period to 31 Mar 2026
CT600 due
31 Mar 2027
in 170 days
Period 1 Apr 2025 to 31 Mar 2026
Corporation tax payment
1 Jan 2027
in 81 days
9 months and 1 day after the period end
Confirmation statement
28 Jul 2027
in 289 days
Last made up to 14 Jul 2026

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Financial snapshot, 2025

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

Net assets
£33K
-30.3% on the year before
Current assets
£55K
Employees
6
Average during the year, including directors

Paul Inch Engine Services 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 down £14K (-30.3%) on the year before, to £33K.
  • Net assets rose in 5 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
  • Current assets of £55K against £30K owed within a year: 1.9 times cover.
  • 6 employees on average, down from 7 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£50K£100K31 March 2016: net assets £59K201631 March 2017: net assets £52K201731 March 2018: net assets £64K201831 March 2019: net assets £82K201931 March 2020: net assets £96K202031 March 2021: net assets £109K202131 March 2022: net assets £55K202231 March 2023: net assets £59K202331 March 2024: net assets £47K202431 March 2025: net assets £33K£33K2025
Net assets at each year end, 2016 to 2025£0£50K£100K31 March 2016: net assets £59K'1631 March 2017: net assets £52K'1731 March 2018: net assets £64K'1831 March 2019: net assets £82K'1931 March 2020: net assets £96K'2031 March 2021: net assets £109K'2131 March 2022: net assets £55K'2231 March 2023: net assets £59K'2331 March 2024: net assets £47K'2431 March 2025: net assets £33K£33K'25
Year endNet assetsCashCurrent assetsOwed within a yearEmployees
31 Mar 2025£33K£55K£30K6
31 Mar 2024£47K£69K£31K7
31 Mar 2023£59K£97K£53K7
31 Mar 2022£55K£72K£34K7
31 Mar 2021£109K£169K£42K9
31 Mar 2020£96K£135K£50K
31 Mar 2019£82K£126K£62K
31 Mar 2018£64K£117K£64K
31 Mar 2017£52K£89K£58K
31 Mar 2016£59K£109K£60K

Who runs and owns Paul Inch Engine Services Limited

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

Officers (2)

NameRoleAppointed
J*** I***DirectorJul 2003
L*** D***SecretarySep 2015
4 former officers
NameRoleAppointedLeft
G*** I***SecretaryJul 2003Mar 2015
Swift Incorporations LimitedCorporate Nominee SecretaryJul 2003Jul 2003
L*** D***DirectorJul 2020Sep 2020
G*** I***DirectorJul 2003Mar 2015

Person with significant control

Individual · since Apr 2016
J*** I***
Owns 25% to 50% of the shares
Holds 75% or more of the votes
Can appoint and remove directors through a firm

Charges (secured borrowing)

All 1 registered charge has been satisfied. A charge is security a lender takes over a company's assets, typically for a loan, mortgage or asset finance.

LenderStatusRegistered
Allica Bank LimitedSatisfied Jan 2023Oct 2021

Where Paul Inch Engine Services Limited is registered

Paul Inch Engine Services Limited's registered office on a map of the UK

The registered office is in Plymouth (PL4), in the Plymouth local authority area, South West. Show PL4 0PA on a map.

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What happens if Paul Inch Engine Services 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 HouseAccounts deliveredPenalty
Up to 1 month late1 Jan 2027 to 31 Jan 2027£150
1 to 3 months late1 Feb 2027 to 31 Mar 2027£375
3 to 6 months late1 Apr 2027 to 30 Jun 2027£750
More than 6 months lateFrom 1 Jul 2027£1,500

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

HMRC (CT600)FromPenalty
1 day late1 Apr 2027£200
3 months late30 Jun 2027another £200
6 months late30 Sep 2027HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax
12 months late31 Mar 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
04832045
Status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
14 July 2003 (23 years ago)
Registered office
Unit 1, ST. Johns Road, Cattedown, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 0PA
Nature of business
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
Year end
31 March (accounting reference date)
Accounts type
Micro-entity
Last accounts made up to
31 March 2025
Last confirmation statement
14 July 2026
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.

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Frequently asked questions

When are Paul Inch Engine Services Limited's accounts due?

Paul Inch Engine Services Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2026 (in 80 days), covering the period to 31 March 2026.

When is Paul Inch Engine Services 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 Paul Inch Engine Services Limited still trading?

Paul Inch Engine Services 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 Paul Inch Engine Services Limited do?

Paul Inch Engine Services Limited is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).

How old is Paul Inch Engine Services Limited?

Paul Inch Engine Services Limited was incorporated on 14 July 2003, 23 years ago.

Who runs Paul Inch Engine Services Limited?

Paul Inch Engine Services Limited has 1 active director, the longest-serving appointed in Jul 2003. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.

Who owns Paul Inch Engine Services Limited?

One person or company has significant control of Paul Inch Engine Services Limited: an individual (owns 25% to 50% of the shares).

What is the penalty if Paul Inch Engine Services 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 Paul Inch Engine Services 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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