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- Colchester
- Rafa Aviation Ltd
Rafa Aviation Ltd
- Company number
- 10018148
- Incorporated
- 22 Feb 201610 years trading
- Registered office
- 31 Mistley Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 6BY
- Nature of business
- Repair and maintenance of aircraft and spacecraft
Rafa Aviation Ltd is a 10-year-old private limited company registered in Colchester, company number 10018148, one of 97 machinery repair and installation companies in Colchester. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 November 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 28 February 2026 is due at HMRC on 28 February 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 £189 (+4.9%) on the year before, to £4,066.
- Net assets rose in 6 of 8 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £7,177 against £3,111 owed within a year: 2.3 times cover.
- 1 employee on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 9 years, 2017 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | £4,066 | £7,177 | £3,111 | 1 | |
| 29 Feb 2024 | £3,877 | £7,031 | £3,154 | 1 | |
| 28 Feb 2023 | £503 | £2,789 | £2,286 | 1 | |
| 28 Feb 2022 | £319 | £2,458 | £2,139 | 1 | |
| 28 Feb 2021 | £262 | £2,276 | £2,014 | 0 | |
| 29 Feb 2020 | £676 | £7,616 | £6,940 | ||
| 28 Feb 2019 | £91 | £5,375 | £5,284 | ||
| 28 Feb 2018 | £1,716 | £4,894 | £3,178 | ||
| 28 Feb 2017 | £254 | £3,068 | £2,814 |
Where Rafa Aviation Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Colchester (CO4), in the Colchester local authority area, East of England. Show CO4 6BY on a map.
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What happens if Rafa Aviation Ltd 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 30 November 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Dec 2026 to 31 Dec 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jan 2027 to 28 Feb 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Mar 2027 to 31 May 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jun 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Mar 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 28 May 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 28 Aug 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 28 Feb 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
- 10018148
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 22 February 2016 (10 years ago)
- Registered office
- 31 Mistley Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 6BY
- Nature of business
- Repair and maintenance of aircraft and spacecraft (SIC 33160)
- Year end
- 29 February (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 28 February 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 15 January 2026
Filing notes for machinery repair and installation companies
Machinery repair and installation companies often carry parts stock and specialist tools, and many work on contracts that span the year end.
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Frequently asked questions
When are Rafa Aviation Ltd's accounts due?
Rafa Aviation Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 November 2026 (in 48 days), covering the period to 28 February 2026.
When is Rafa Aviation Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 28 February 2026 is due at HMRC by 28 February 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 December 2026.
Is Rafa Aviation Ltd still trading?
Rafa Aviation Ltd 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 Rafa Aviation Ltd do?
Rafa Aviation Ltd is registered under Repair and maintenance of aircraft and spacecraft (SIC 33160).
How old is Rafa Aviation Ltd?
Rafa Aviation Ltd was incorporated on 22 February 2016, 10 years ago.
What is the penalty if Rafa Aviation 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 Rafa Aviation Ltd 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.