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- Towbar Express Limited
Towbar Express Limited
- Company number
- 05990815
- Incorporated
- 7 Nov 200619 years trading
- Registered office
- The Old Barn, Egton, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1BF
- Nature of business
- Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories; Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
Towbar Express Limited is a 19-year-old private limited company registered in Whitby, company number 05990815, one of 10 motor trade companies in Whitby. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 December 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 March 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 £104K (-23.5%) on the year before, to £339K.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £742K against £1M owed within a year: 0.7 times cover.
- 35 employees on average, down from 37 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2015 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £339K | £148K | £742K | £1M | 35 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £443K | £594K | £626K | 37 | |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £408K | £0 | £404K | £471K | 34 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £448K | £56K | £475K | £321K | 30 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £91K | £105K | £490K | £376K | 30 |
| 31 Mar 2020 | -£82K | £33K | £463K | £569K | 36 |
| 30 Sep 2018 | -£111K | £31K | £343K | £470K | 33 |
| 30 Sep 2017 | -£85K | £23K | £321K | £445K | 31 |
| 30 Sep 2016 | -£93K | £29K | £272K | £429K | |
| 30 Sep 2015 | -£76K | £51K | £248K | £412K |
Where Towbar Express Limited is registered
The registered office is in Whitby (YO21), in the North Yorkshire local authority area, Yorkshire and The Humber. Show YO21 1BF on a map.
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What happens if Towbar Express 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 December 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Jan 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Apr 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jul 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Apr 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jun 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Sep 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Mar 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
- 05990815
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 7 November 2006 (19 years ago)
- Registered office
- The Old Barn, Egton, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1BF
- Nature of business
- Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45310)
Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320) - Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 7 November 2025
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 1 registered
Filing notes for motor trade companies
Motor trade companies hold vehicle stock, and how that stock is valued at the year end moves the profit directly. Some use the VAT margin scheme.
Similar companies in Whitby
Other active motor trade companies registered in Whitby.
- Trophy Motorcycles and Parts Limited2025
- Underground Parts Limited2012
- Universal Garage (Whitby) Limited1954
- Get A Grip (Whitby) Ltd2025
- Harrisons Garage (Whitby) Limited2026
- HM Traders Europe Ltd2025
- J.J.S. Trading Limited1982
- Prestige Performance (Yorkshire) Ltd2007
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Frequently asked questions
When are Towbar Express Limited's accounts due?
Towbar Express Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2026 (in 79 days), covering the period to 31 March 2026.
When is Towbar Express Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 March 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 January 2027.
Is Towbar Express Limited still trading?
Towbar Express 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 Towbar Express Limited do?
Towbar Express Limited is registered under Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45310); Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320).
How old is Towbar Express Limited?
Towbar Express Limited was incorporated on 7 November 2006, 19 years ago.
What is the penalty if Towbar Express 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 Towbar Express 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.