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- Testlink Engineering Limited
Testlink Engineering Limited
- Company number
- 05543928
- Incorporated
- 23 Aug 200521 years trading
- Registered office
- Stagno Woodchurch Road, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3FJ
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; Renting and leasing of trucks and other heavy vehicles
Testlink Engineering Limited is a 21-year-old private limited company registered in Ashford, company number 05543928, one of 123 vehicle repair garages in Ashford. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 May 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 August 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 August 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 £45K (+86.1%) on the year before, to £97K.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £5,475 against £52K owed within a year: 0.1 times cover.
- 3 employees on average during the year.
- 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 Aug 2025 | £97K | £5,375 | £5,475 | £52K | 3 |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £52K | £3,797 | £3,897 | £82K | 3 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £39K | £6,658 | £6,758 | £105K | 2 |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £10K | £3,205 | £3,305 | £59K | 2 |
| 31 Aug 2021 | -£4,986 | £763 | £2,013 | £71K | 2 |
| 31 Aug 2020 | -£2,448 | £8,346 | 0 | ||
| 31 Aug 2019 | £2,336 | £232 | 0 | ||
| 31 Aug 2018 | £6,593 | £15K | £75K | ||
| 31 Aug 2017 | -£3,408 | £16K | £0 | ||
| 31 Aug 2016 | -£2,300 | £46 | £55K |
Where Testlink Engineering Limited is registered
The registered office is in Ashford (TN26), in the Ashford local authority area, South East. Show TN26 3FJ on a map.
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What happens if Testlink Engineering 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 31 May 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jun 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jul 2027 to 31 Aug 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Sep 2027 to 30 Nov 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Dec 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Sep 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Nov 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 29 Feb 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Aug 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
- 05543928
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 23 August 2005 (21 years ago)
- Registered office
- Stagno Woodchurch Road, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3FJ
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
Renting and leasing of trucks and other heavy vehicles (SIC 77120) - Year end
- 31 August (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 August 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 29 July 2026
- Previous names
- Testlink Motorsports Limited (until 16 Jun 2016)
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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- Vivid Visions Paintworx Ltd2012
- Wealden Garage Limited2015
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Frequently asked questions
When are Testlink Engineering Limited's accounts due?
Testlink Engineering Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 May 2027 (in 231 days), covering the period to 31 August 2026.
When is Testlink Engineering Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 August 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 August 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 June 2027.
Is Testlink Engineering Limited still trading?
Testlink Engineering 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 Testlink Engineering Limited do?
Testlink Engineering Limited is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200); Renting and leasing of trucks and other heavy vehicles (SIC 77120).
How old is Testlink Engineering Limited?
Testlink Engineering Limited was incorporated on 23 August 2005, 21 years ago.
What is the penalty if Testlink Engineering 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 Testlink Engineering 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.