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- Zip Automotive Limited
Zip Automotive Limited
- Company number
- 08735379
- Incorporated
- 16 Oct 201312 years trading
- Registered office
- Unit 9 Chanters Industrial Estate , Tyldesley Old Tyldesley Old Road, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9BE
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Zip Automotive Limited is a 12-year-old private limited company registered in Atherton, company number 08735379, one of 28 vehicle repair garages in Atherton. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 July 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 October 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 October 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 £3,572 (-102.7%) on the year before, to -£93.
- Net assets rose in 3 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £41K against £15K owed within a year: 2.7 times cover.
- 1 employee 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 Oct 2025 | -£93 | £23K | £41K | £15K | 1 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | £3,479 | £7,832 | £22K | £9,301 | 1 |
| 31 Oct 2023 | -£4,677 | £1,147 | £16K | £9,128 | 2 |
| 31 Oct 2022 | £2,112 | £9,218 | £26K | £11K | 2 |
| 31 Oct 2021 | £3,162 | £9,758 | £29K | £13K | 2 |
| 31 Oct 2020 | £6,252 | £12K | £35K | £11K | 2 |
| 31 Oct 2019 | -£5,076 | £5 | £11K | £14K | 2 |
| 31 Oct 2018 | -£500 | £3,479 | £14K | £15K | 2 |
| 31 Oct 2017 | -£4,317 | £190 | £14K | £18K | 2 |
| 31 Oct 2016 | £1,281 | £3,467 | £15K | £15K |
Where Zip Automotive Limited is registered
The registered office is in Atherton (M46), in the Wigan local authority area, North West. Show M46 9BE on a map.
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What happens if Zip Automotive 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 July 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Aug 2027 to 31 Aug 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Sep 2027 to 31 Oct 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Nov 2027 to 31 Jan 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Feb 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Nov 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Jan 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Apr 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Oct 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
- 08735379
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 16 October 2013 (12 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit 9 Chanters Industrial Estate , Tyldesley Old Tyldesley Old Road, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9BE
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 31 October (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 October 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 16 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 Atherton
Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Atherton.
- A C Plant Glazing Limited2002
- A&K Tyres Ltd2026
- A580 Tyres Limited2023
- All in All Motor Aid Ltd2023
- Apex Autobodies NW Ltd2026
- Atherton Auto Parts Ltd2010
- Bardsleys Garage & Recovery Limited2019
- Briarcroft Service Centre Ltd2026
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Frequently asked questions
When are Zip Automotive Limited's accounts due?
Zip Automotive Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 July 2027 (in 291 days), covering the period to 31 October 2026.
When is Zip Automotive Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 October 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 October 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 August 2027.
Is Zip Automotive Limited still trading?
Zip Automotive 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 Zip Automotive Limited do?
Zip Automotive Limited is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Zip Automotive Limited?
Zip Automotive Limited was incorporated on 16 October 2013, 12 years ago.
What is the penalty if Zip Automotive 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 Zip Automotive 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.