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- Postlethwaites Limited
Postlethwaites Limited
- Company number
- 04941063
- Incorporated
- 22 Oct 200322 years trading
- Registered office
- 36 Gosforth Road, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1PL
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Postlethwaites Limited is a 22-year-old private limited company registered in Cumbria, company number 04941063, one of the UK's vehicle repair garages. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 December 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 March 2027 is due at HMRC on 31 March 2028.
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 £16K (+8.4%) on the year before, to £205K.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 7 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £146K against £56K owed within a year: 2.6 times cover.
- 1 employee on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 9 years, 2015 to 2026.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £205K | £124K | £146K | £56K | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £189K | £100K | £113K | £42K | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £162K | £67K | £80K | £40K | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £143K | £85K | £101K | £71K | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £151K | £90K | £104K | £58K | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £167K | £88K | £101K | £42K | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2020 | £161K | £69K | £82K | £25K | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2016 | £118K | £26K | £51K | £35K | |
| 31 Mar 2015 | £127K | £19K | £47K | £27K |
Public contracts won
Postlethwaites Limited has one public sector contract award on record; the ones with their own published value total £29K (2018). Source: Contracts Finder and Find a Tender award notices.
| Buyer | Contract | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumbria County Council | Brunswick School, Penrith - Victorian Ceilings | £29K | 2 Feb 2018 |
Where Postlethwaites Limited is registered
The registered office is in Cumbria (CA20), in the Cumberland local authority area, North West. Show CA20 1PL on a map.
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What happens if Postlethwaites 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 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Jan 2028 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Feb 2028 to 31 Mar 2028 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Apr 2028 to 30 Jun 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jul 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Apr 2028 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jun 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Sep 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Mar 2029 | 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
- 04941063
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 22 October 2003 (22 years ago)
- Registered office
- 36 Gosforth Road, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1PL
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Unaudited abridged
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2026
- Last confirmation statement
- 1 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
Other active vehicle repair garages.
Frequently asked questions
When are Postlethwaites Limited's accounts due?
Postlethwaites Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2027 (in 444 days), covering the period to 31 March 2027.
When is Postlethwaites Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 March 2027 is due at HMRC by 31 March 2028, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 January 2028.
Is Postlethwaites Limited still trading?
Postlethwaites 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 Postlethwaites Limited do?
Postlethwaites Limited is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Postlethwaites Limited?
Postlethwaites Limited was incorporated on 22 October 2003, 22 years ago.
Has Postlethwaites Limited won public sector contracts?
Yes. Postlethwaites Limited has one contract award from public bodies on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender (those with their own published value total £29K), most recently from CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL.
What is the penalty if Postlethwaites 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 Postlethwaites 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.