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- The Towbar Centre Limited
The Towbar Centre Limited
- Company number
- 12956827
- Incorporated
- 16 Oct 20205 years trading
- Registered office
- 864 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6DQ
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
The Towbar Centre Limited is a 5-year-old private limited company registered in Bournemouth, company number 12956827, one of 93 vehicle repair garages in Bournemouth. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 September 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 December 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 December 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 down £18K (-13.7%) on the year before, to £115K.
- Net assets rose in 3 of 4 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £30K against £43K owed within a year: 0.7 times cover.
- 4 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 5 years, 2021 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £115K | £17K | £30K | £43K | 4 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £134K | £41K | £53K | £52K | 4 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £85K | £42K | £52K | £107K | 4 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £53K | £46K | £59K | £152K | 5 |
| 31 Oct 2021 | £22K | £69K | £91K | £220K | 5 |
Where The Towbar Centre Limited is registered
The registered office is in Bournemouth (BH7), in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area, South West. Show BH7 6DQ on a map.
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Shared registered office
33 companies on our pages use this registered office address. An address shared this widely is usually an accountant's office or a company formation agent's service address, not where the business trades from.
What happens if The Towbar Centre 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 September 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Oct 2027 to 31 Oct 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Nov 2027 to 31 Dec 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Mar 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Apr 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jan 2028 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Mar 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Jun 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Dec 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
- 12956827
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 16 October 2020 (5 years ago)
- Registered office
- 864 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6DQ
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320) - Year end
- 31 December (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 December 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 15 October 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 Bournemouth
Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Bournemouth.
- Wentworth MOT Centre Ltd2025
- Wessex Auto Centres Group Ltd2022
- West Way Motor Engineers Limited2004
- Wincombe M.O.T. & Repair Centre Limited2008
- Ybymotors Limited2016
- 247 Recovery Giant Limited2025
- A B Autos (Christchurch) Ltd2015
- Arnewood Motor Repairs Limited2003
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Frequently asked questions
When are The Towbar Centre Limited's accounts due?
The Towbar Centre Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 September 2027 (in 352 days), covering the period to 31 December 2026.
When is The Towbar Centre Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 December 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 December 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 October 2027.
Is The Towbar Centre Limited still trading?
The Towbar Centre 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 The Towbar Centre Limited do?
The Towbar Centre Limited is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200); Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320).
How old is The Towbar Centre Limited?
The Towbar Centre Limited was incorporated on 16 October 2020, 5 years ago.
What is the penalty if The Towbar Centre 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 The Towbar Centre 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.