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Reading Lowcost Garage Ltd
- Company number
- 09991665
- Incorporated
- 8 Feb 201610 years trading
- Registered office
- Unit 2 Tunbridge Jones Business Park, Cradock Road, Reading, RG2 0JT
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Reading Lowcost Garage Ltd is a 10-year-old private limited company registered in Reading, company number 09991665, one of 213 vehicle repair garages in Reading. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 April 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 July 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 July 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 £24K (+178.4%) on the year before, to £11K.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 8 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £6,799 against £17K owed within a year: 0.4 times cover.
- 2 employees on average, down from 3 the year before.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | £11K | £6,799 | £17K | 2 | |
| 31 Jul 2024 | -£14K | £5,541 | £19K | 3 | |
| 31 Jul 2023 | -£11K | £8,953 | £8,954 | £20K | 0 |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £8,307 | £6,039 | £15K | 3 | |
| 28 Feb 2021 | £1,422 | £8,251 | £10K | 2 | |
| 29 Feb 2020 | £2,194 | £5,795 | £8,450 | 2 | |
| 28 Feb 2019 | £774 | £1,510 | £2,898 | ||
| 28 Feb 2018 | -£6,708 | £199 | £199 | £7,675 | |
| 28 Feb 2017 | -£3,888 | £127 | £127 | £4,975 |
Where Reading Lowcost Garage Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Reading (RG2), in the Reading local authority area, South East. Show RG2 0JT on a map.
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What happens if Reading Lowcost Garage 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 April 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 May 2027 to 31 May 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jun 2027 to 31 Jul 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Aug 2027 to 31 Oct 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Nov 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Aug 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Oct 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 31 Jan 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Jul 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
- 09991665
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 8 February 2016 (10 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit 2 Tunbridge Jones Business Park, Cradock Road, Reading, RG2 0JT
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 31 July (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 July 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 9 March 2026
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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- Riviera Autobody Limited2012
- Rma&Sone Limited2026
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Frequently asked questions
When are Reading Lowcost Garage Ltd's accounts due?
Reading Lowcost Garage Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 April 2027 (in 199 days), covering the period to 31 July 2026.
When is Reading Lowcost Garage Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 July 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 July 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 May 2027.
Is Reading Lowcost Garage Ltd still trading?
Reading Lowcost Garage 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 Reading Lowcost Garage Ltd do?
Reading Lowcost Garage Ltd is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Reading Lowcost Garage Ltd?
Reading Lowcost Garage Ltd was incorporated on 8 February 2016, 10 years ago.
What is the penalty if Reading Lowcost Garage 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 Reading Lowcost Garage 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.