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- Stephens Engineering Automatics Limited
Stephens Engineering Automatics Limited
- Company number
- 06570042
- Incorporated
- 18 Apr 200818 years trading
- Registered office
- Unit 5/6 Thundridge Business Park, Thundridge, Ware, SG12 0SS
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Stephens Engineering Automatics Limited is a 18-year-old private limited company registered in Ware, company number 06570042, one of 15 vehicle repair garages in Ware. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 April 2028, and the CT600 for the period to 31 July 2027 is due at HMRC on 31 July 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 down £5,805 (-4.2%) on the year before, to £131K.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £193K against £84K owed within a year: 2.3 times cover.
- 8 employees on average, down from 9 the year before.
- 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 Jul 2026 | £131K | £166K | £193K | £84K | 8 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | £137K | £158K | £197K | £87K | 9 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £154K | £174K | £202K | £86K | 10 |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £108K | £159K | £187K | £95K | 12 |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £97K | £131K | £168K | £77K | 11 |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £189K | £254K | £281K | £102K | 12 |
| 31 Jul 2020 | £125K | £186K | £215K | £98K | 12 |
| 31 Jul 2019 | £144K | £190K | £223K | £87K | 13 |
| 31 Jul 2018 | £94K | £137K | £166K | £83K | 11 |
| 31 Jul 2017 | £84K | £122K | £156K | £85K | 11 |
Where Stephens Engineering Automatics Limited is registered
The registered office is in Ware (SG12), in the East Hertfordshire local authority area, East of England. Show SG12 0SS on a map.
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What happens if Stephens Engineering Automatics 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 2028.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 May 2028 to 31 May 2028 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jun 2028 to 31 Jul 2028 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Aug 2028 to 31 Oct 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Nov 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Aug 2028 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Oct 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 31 Jan 2029 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Jul 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
- 06570042
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 18 April 2008 (18 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit 5/6 Thundridge Business Park, Thundridge, Ware, SG12 0SS
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
Other business support service activities n.e.c. (SIC 82990) - Year end
- 31 July (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 July 2026
- Last confirmation statement
- 18 April 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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Frequently asked questions
When are Stephens Engineering Automatics Limited's accounts due?
Stephens Engineering Automatics Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 April 2028 (in 565 days), covering the period to 31 July 2027.
When is Stephens Engineering Automatics Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 July 2027 is due at HMRC by 31 July 2028, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 May 2028.
Is Stephens Engineering Automatics Limited still trading?
Stephens Engineering Automatics 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 Stephens Engineering Automatics Limited do?
Stephens Engineering Automatics Limited is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200); Other business support service activities n.e.c. (SIC 82990).
How old is Stephens Engineering Automatics Limited?
Stephens Engineering Automatics Limited was incorporated on 18 April 2008, 18 years ago.
What is the penalty if Stephens Engineering Automatics 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 Stephens Engineering Automatics 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.