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- Universal Body Cars Ltd
Universal Body Cars Ltd
- Company number
- 14974637
- Incorporated
- 3 Jul 20233 years trading
- Registered office
- Unit 1 Lime Grove, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 8SY
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Universal Body Cars Ltd is a 3-year-old private limited company registered in Birmingham, company number 14974637, one of 1,013 vehicle repair garages in Birmingham. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 April 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 July 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 July 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 £679 (+8.3%) on the year before, to -£7,467.
- Current assets of -£7,309 against £158 owed within a year: -46.3 times cover.
- 3 employees on average, up from 2 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 3 years, 2024 to 2026.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | -£7,467 | -£7,309 | £158 | 3 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | -£8,146 | £8,146 | 2 | ||
| 31 Jul 2024 | £6,459 | £6,459 | 1 |
Where Universal Body Cars Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Birmingham (B12), in the Birmingham local authority area, West Midlands. Show B12 8SY on a map.
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What happens if Universal Body Cars Ltd 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 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 May 2027 to 31 May 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jun 2027 to 31 Jul 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Aug 2027 to 31 Oct 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Nov 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Aug 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Oct 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 31 Jan 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Jul 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
- 14974637
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 3 July 2023 (3 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit 1 Lime Grove, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 8SY
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 31 July (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 July 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 2 July 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 Universal Body Cars Ltd's accounts due?
Universal Body Cars Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 April 2027 (in 199 days), covering the period to 31 July 2026.
When is Universal Body Cars Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 July 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 July 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 May 2027.
Is Universal Body Cars Ltd still trading?
Universal Body Cars Ltd 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 Universal Body Cars Ltd do?
Universal Body Cars Ltd is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Universal Body Cars Ltd?
Universal Body Cars Ltd was incorporated on 3 July 2023, 3 years ago.
What is the penalty if Universal Body Cars Ltd 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 Universal Body Cars Ltd 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.