# READ & BENT AUTOS LTD (15940543)

> READ & BENT AUTOS LTD is an active private limited company (company number 15940543) incorporated on 6 September 2024, registered in Derby. Its registered activity is maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 30 September 2025, showing net assets of £45k and cash of £1,384, with 2 employees on average. Turnover was £222k and profit for the year £1,454.

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2024-09-06
- Registered office: Derby, DE24 8AP
- SIC 45200: Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
- Next accounts due: 2027-06-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-09-20
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 465 comparable companies in Derby (median £3,887, upper quartile £31k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | £45k | £1,384 | — | — | £222k | £1,454 | 2 |

net margin 0.7%; size band micro.

## Filing and accounts signals (facts, not a rating)

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £45,234 at 30 September 2025
- Incorporated two to five years ago: Incorporated 6 September 2024

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## Persons with significant control

- Benjamin Terry Bent — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2024-09-06
- Mr Craig Anthony Read — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2024-09-06

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Source: Companies House register snapshot 2026-08-31, Open Government Licence v3.0. Information may have changed since that date and is not advice or a credit reference; check the official record before relying on it. Official record: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/15940543
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