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Thinktank Engineering Limited
Thinktank Engineering Limited is a 23-year-old private limited company registered in Widnes, company number 04646354, one of 54 vehicle repair garages in Widnes. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 October 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 31 January 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 January 2027.
Key dates
Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.
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Financial snapshot, 2025
From the balance sheet at 31 January 2025, as filed at Companies House.
Thinktank Engineering Limited over the years
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 £18K (+32.1%) on the year before, to £74K.
- Net assets rose in 6 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £142K against £78K owed within a year: 1.8 times cover.
- 7 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 Jan 2025 | £74K | £142K | £78K | 7 | |
| 31 Jan 2024 | £56K | £152K | £101K | 7 | |
| 31 Jan 2023 | £42K | £114K | £80K | 7 | |
| 31 Jan 2022 | £46K | £143K | £105K | 10 | |
| 31 Jan 2021 | £29K | £105K | £85K | 8 | |
| 31 Jan 2020 | £32K | £93K | £73K | 9 | |
| 31 Jan 2019 | £20K | £72K | £66K | ||
| 31 Jan 2018 | £8,255 | £76K | £84K | ||
| 31 Jan 2017 | £2,008 | £85K | £93K | ||
| 31 Jan 2016 | £18K | £28K | £88K | £80K |
Where Thinktank Engineering Limited is registered
The registered office is in Widnes (WA8), in the Halton local authority area, North West. Show WA8 8PT on a map.
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What happens if Thinktank 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 October 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Nov 2026 to 30 Nov 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Dec 2026 to 31 Jan 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Feb 2027 to 30 Apr 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 May 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Feb 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Apr 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 31 Jul 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Jan 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
- 04646354
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 23 January 2003 (23 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit 8 Towngate Business Park, Everite Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8PT
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 31 January (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 January 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 23 January 2026
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 Widnes
Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Widnes.
- Tyre Empire Ltd2025
- Widnes Auto & Tyres Ltd2025
- Widnes Auto Care Ltd2025
- Widnes Body Repairs Limited2020
- A & D Bodyshop Limited2002
- Adam Benyon Cars Limited2025
- Andy Stockton Autocare Ltd2006
- Ashcroft Automotive Limited2026
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Frequently asked questions
When are Thinktank Engineering Limited's accounts due?
Thinktank Engineering Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 October 2026 (in 19 days), covering the period to 31 January 2026.
When is Thinktank Engineering Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 January 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 January 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 November 2026.
Is Thinktank Engineering Limited still trading?
Thinktank 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 Thinktank Engineering Limited do?
Thinktank Engineering Limited is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Thinktank Engineering Limited?
Thinktank Engineering Limited was incorporated on 23 January 2003, 23 years ago.
What is the penalty if Thinktank 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 Thinktank Engineering Limited on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
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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.