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- Penning's Limited
Penning's Limited
- Company number
- 03049159
- Incorporated
- 24 Apr 199531 years trading
- Registered office
- 12/14 Greenhill Crescent, Watford Business Park, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 8JF
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Penning's Limited is a 31-year-old private limited company registered in Watford, company number 03049159, one of 103 vehicle repair garages in Watford. 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 £671K (+10.2%) on the year before, to £7.2M.
- Net assets rose in 8 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £2.8M against £1M owed within a year: 2.7 times cover.
- 27 employees on average, down from 28 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2016 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | £7.2M | £258K | £2.8M | £1M | 27 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £6.6M | £1.9M | £2.3M | £1.1M | 28 |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £4.4M | £861K | £2.1M | £1.1M | 29 |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £3.8M | £1.2M | £1.7M | £1.1M | 30 |
| 30 Apr 2021 | £48K | £806K | £1.4M | £1M | 30 |
| 30 Apr 2020 | £3.2M | £621K | £1.8M | £1.6M | 34 |
| 30 Apr 2019 | £3.1M | £801K | £2.2M | £1.8M | 30 |
| 30 Apr 2018 | £3M | £314K | £1.7M | £1.4M | 27 |
| 30 Apr 2017 | £2.7M | £254K | £1.5M | £1.4M | 29 |
| 30 Apr 2016 | £2.4M | £155K | £1.6M |
Public contracts won
Penning's Limited has one public sector contract award on record; the ones with their own published value total £500K (2024). Source: Contracts Finder and Find a Tender award notices.
| Buyer | Contract | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Police Service | The Provision of Vehicle Collision Repair Contingency PAYG Contract | £500K | 13 Sep 2024 |
Where Penning's Limited is registered
The registered office is in Watford (WD18), in the Watford local authority area, East of England. Show WD18 8JF on a map.
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Also registered at this address
4 other companies use the same registered office as Penning's Limited.
- Adas Centres LimitedMechanics and garages
- Penning's (Leighton Buzzard) LimitedMechanics and garages
- Penning's (Milton Keynes) LimitedMechanics and garages
- Penning's (Repair Pods) LtdMechanics and garages
What happens if Penning's 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
- 03049159
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 24 April 1995 (31 years ago)
- Registered office
- 12/14 Greenhill Crescent, Watford Business Park, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 8JF
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 30 April (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 April 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 25 March 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 6 registered
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 Watford
Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Watford.
- Proline Auto Body Ltd2026
- Proud Bodywork Ltd2018
- PS Tyre Brigade Limited2014
- Quick Change Mobile Tyre Ltd2023
- RCK’S Car Wash Ltd Ltd2026
- Reading Accident Repairs Limited2003
- Reeds Auto Services Ltd2025
- RMT Exclusive Auto Services Ltd2022
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Frequently asked questions
When are Penning's Limited's accounts due?
Penning's 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 Penning's 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 Penning's Limited still trading?
Penning's 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 Penning's Limited do?
Penning's Limited is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Penning's Limited?
Penning's Limited was incorporated on 24 April 1995, 31 years ago.
Has Penning's Limited won public sector contracts?
Yes. Penning's Limited has one contract award from public bodies on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender (those with their own published value total £500K), most recently from Metropolitan Police Service.
What is the penalty if Penning's 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 Penning's 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.