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- R McWhirter Limited
R McWhirter Limited
- Company number
- 09507785
- Incorporated
- 25 Mar 201511 years trading
- Registered office
- Fell View Garage, Nateby, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4JP
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles; Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; Wholesale of agricultural machinery, equipment and supplies; Freight transport by road
R McWhirter Limited is a 11-year-old private limited company registered in Kirkby Stephen, company number 09507785, one of 5 motor trade companies in Kirkby Stephen. 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 £35K (+7.7%) on the year before, to £495K.
- Net assets rose in 7 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £254K against £303K owed within a year: 0.8 times cover.
- No employees reported for the latest year (directors are often not counted as employees).
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2017 to 2026.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £495K | £92K | £254K | £303K | 0 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £460K | £35K | £222K | £295K | 0 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £339K | £52K | £216K | £270K | 3 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £369K | £41K | £286K | £257K | 3 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £309K | £56K | £290K | £216K | 3 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £251K | £238K | £134K | 3 | |
| 31 Mar 2020 | £150K | £179K | £167K | ||
| 31 Mar 2019 | £155K | £250K | £261K | ||
| 31 Mar 2018 | £97K | £13 | £169K | £227K | |
| 31 Mar 2017 | £19K | £66K | £181K | £233K |
Where R McWhirter Limited is registered
The registered office is in Kirkby Stephen (CA17), in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area, North West. Show CA17 4JP on a map.
Other trade companies in CA17
- Hanna Bros LtdBuilders
- Eden Automotive Services LimitedMechanics and garages
- Fellside (Melmerby) LimitedCivil engineering
- KB Electrical (Shap) LimitedElectricians
- WM Building (Kirkby Stephen) LtdFinishing trades
- The Facade Collective Architectural Solutions LtdSpecialist contractors
- Aldersons Nateby Service Station LtdMotor traders
- The Rigging Element LimitedSpecialist contractors
What happens if R McWhirter 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
- 09507785
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 25 March 2015 (11 years ago)
- Registered office
- Fell View Garage, Nateby, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4JP
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
Wholesale of agricultural machinery, equipment and supplies (SIC 46610)
Freight transport by road (SIC 49410) - Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2026
- Last confirmation statement
- 25 March 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 1 registered
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 Kirkby Stephen
Other active motor trade companies registered in Kirkby Stephen.
- T R Handley Limited1987
- Aldersons Nateby Service Station Ltd2025
- Johnstones Garage Limited2024
- MHB Imports Ltd2021
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Frequently asked questions
When are R McWhirter Limited's accounts due?
R McWhirter 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 R McWhirter 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 R McWhirter Limited still trading?
R McWhirter 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 R McWhirter Limited do?
R McWhirter Limited is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112); Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200); Wholesale of agricultural machinery, equipment and supplies (SIC 46610); Freight transport by road (SIC 49410).
How old is R McWhirter Limited?
R McWhirter Limited was incorporated on 25 March 2015, 11 years ago.
What is the penalty if R McWhirter 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 R McWhirter 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.