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- A J Whitcroft Ltd.
A J Whitcroft Ltd.
- Company number
- 11776327
- Incorporated
- 18 Jan 20197 years trading
- Registered office
- Unit 8, West Lane, Sittingbourne, ME10 3TT
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
A J Whitcroft Ltd. is a 7-year-old private limited company registered in Sittingbourne, company number 11776327, one of 52 motor trade companies in Sittingbourne. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 26 January 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 26 April 2026 is due at HMRC on 26 April 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 £3,826 (+0.6%) on the year before, to £654K.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 6 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- 1 employee on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 7 years, 2020 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 2025 | £654K | £640K | 1 | ||
| 26 Apr 2024 | £650K | £651K | £1,200 | 1 | |
| 31 Jan 2024 | £657K | £233K | £761K | £91K | 1 |
| 31 Jan 2023 | £509K | £151K | £741K | £217K | 1 |
| 31 Jan 2022 | £380K | £274K | £759K | £358K | 1 |
| 31 Jan 2021 | £218K | £92K | £464K | £262K | 1 |
| 31 Jan 2020 | £45K | £17K | £242K | £204K | 0 |
Where A J Whitcroft Ltd. is registered
The registered office is in Sittingbourne (ME10), in the Swale local authority area, South East. Show ME10 3TT on a map.
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What happens if A J Whitcroft 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 26 January 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 27 Jan 2027 to 26 Feb 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 27 Feb 2027 to 26 Apr 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 27 Apr 2027 to 26 Jul 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 27 Jul 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 27 Apr 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 26 Jul 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 26 Oct 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 26 Apr 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
- 11776327
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 18 January 2019 (7 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit 8, West Lane, Sittingbourne, ME10 3TT
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
- Year end
- 26 April (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 26 April 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 15 October 2025
- Previous names
- Kent Car Centre Ltd (until 31 Oct 2024)
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 Sittingbourne
Other active motor trade companies registered in Sittingbourne.
- Ask the Mechanic Ltd2012
- Autoration Motors Ltd2025
- Autoworld (South East) Limited2000
- Big Twin Parts Ltd2023
- Brits Autobits Limited2024
- C & C (Kent) Ltd2014
- Car Van Buyers Limited2022
- CJ Swift Procurement Services Limited2025
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Frequently asked questions
When are A J Whitcroft Ltd.'s accounts due?
A J Whitcroft Ltd.'s next accounts are due at Companies House by 26 January 2027 (in 105 days), covering the period to 26 April 2026.
When is A J Whitcroft Ltd.'s CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 26 April 2026 is due at HMRC by 26 April 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 27 January 2027.
Is A J Whitcroft Ltd. still trading?
A J Whitcroft 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 A J Whitcroft Ltd. do?
A J Whitcroft Ltd. is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is A J Whitcroft Ltd.?
A J Whitcroft Ltd. was incorporated on 18 January 2019, 7 years ago.
What is the penalty if A J Whitcroft 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 A J Whitcroft 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.