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- Roy Carter Limited
Roy Carter Limited
- Company number
- 01601122
- Incorporated
- 1 Dec 198144 years trading
- Registered office
- 312 Ware Road, Hertford, Herts, SG13 7ER
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Roy Carter Limited is a 44-year-old private limited company registered in Hertford, company number 01601122, one of 32 vehicle repair garages in Hertford. 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 £88 (+283.9%) on the year before, to £57.
- Net assets rose in 3 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £415 against £358 owed within a year: 1.2 times cover.
- No employees reported for the latest year (directors are often not counted as employees).
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2016 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | £57 | £415 | £358 | 0 | |
| 31 Jul 2024 | -£31 | £409 | £440 | 1 | |
| 31 Jul 2023 | -£51 | £475 | £526 | 0 | |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £39 | £565 | £526 | 0 | |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £45 | £571 | £526 | 0 | |
| 31 Jul 2020 | £52 | £578 | £526 | 0 | |
| 31 Jul 2019 | £51 | £567 | £516 | ||
| 31 Jul 2018 | £51 | £567 | £516 | 1 | |
| 31 Jul 2017 | £51 | £566 | £515 | 1 | |
| 31 Jul 2016 | £51 | £566 | £515 |
Where Roy Carter Limited is registered
The registered office is in Hertford (SG13), in the East Hertfordshire local authority area, East of England. Show SG13 7ER on a map.
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What happens if Roy Carter 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 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
- 01601122
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 1 December 1981 (44 years ago)
- Registered office
- 312 Ware Road, Hertford, Herts, SG13 7ER
- 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
- 3 May 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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Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Hertford.
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- Xfactor Motorcycles Ltd2025
- A. J. D. Off Road Limited2010
- Art Vehicle Solutions Ltd2017
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Frequently asked questions
When are Roy Carter Limited's accounts due?
Roy Carter Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 April 2027 (in 199 days), covering the period to 31 July 2026.
When is Roy Carter Limited'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 Roy Carter Limited still trading?
Roy Carter 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 Roy Carter Limited do?
Roy Carter Limited is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Roy Carter Limited?
Roy Carter Limited was incorporated on 1 December 1981, 44 years ago.
What is the penalty if Roy Carter 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 Roy Carter 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.