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- RL Bodyshops Ltd
RL Bodyshops Ltd
- Company number
- 11289395
- Incorporated
- 4 Apr 20188 years trading
- Registered office
- Westbrook Industrial Park Unit 1-3, 229 Sea Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8JZ
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
RL Bodyshops Ltd is a 8-year-old private limited company registered in Herne Bay, company number 11289395, one of 33 vehicle repair garages in Herne Bay. 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 £11K on the year before, to £12K.
- Net assets rose in 3 of 6 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £82K against £38K owed within a year: 2.2 times cover.
- 3 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 7 years, 2019 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | £12K | -£66 | £82K | £38K | 3 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £645 | -£22 | £81K | £56K | 3 |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £2,073 | £146 | £84K | £58K | 2 |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £545 | £291 | £69K | £41K | 2 |
| 30 Apr 2021 | -£16K | £511 | £40K | £20K | 3 |
| 30 Apr 2020 | £188 | £428 | £21K | £28K | 3 |
| 30 Apr 2019 | £7,039 | £1,739 | £18K | £15K |
Where RL Bodyshops Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Herne Bay (CT6), in the Canterbury local authority area, South East. Show CT6 8JZ on a map.
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What happens if RL Bodyshops 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 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
- 11289395
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 4 April 2018 (8 years ago)
- Registered office
- Westbrook Industrial Park Unit 1-3, 229 Sea Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8JZ
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 30 April (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Unaudited abridged
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 April 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 19 February 2026
- Previous names
- Herne Bay Tyres Ltd (until 21 Mar 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 in Herne Bay
Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Herne Bay.
- Ryan Lythe Auto Body Repairs Ltd2016
- Sitetyre Limited2016
- Steve Roy's Autos Ltd2012
- Stocks Garage Limited1985
- T Whittaker Solutions Ltd2026
- The Ev Workshop (Kent) Ltd2021
- Top Tracking Ltd2023
- Treadmark Tyres (Whitstable) Limited2015
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Frequently asked questions
When are RL Bodyshops Ltd's accounts due?
RL Bodyshops Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 January 2027 (in 111 days), covering the period to 30 April 2026.
When is RL Bodyshops Ltd'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 RL Bodyshops Ltd still trading?
RL Bodyshops 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 RL Bodyshops Ltd do?
RL Bodyshops Ltd is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is RL Bodyshops Ltd?
RL Bodyshops Ltd was incorporated on 4 April 2018, 8 years ago.
What is the penalty if RL Bodyshops 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 RL Bodyshops 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.