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- Ab Car Sales (South West) Ltd
Ab Car Sales (South West) Ltd
- Company number
- 11338385
- Incorporated
- 1 May 20188 years trading
- Registered office
- 33 Mary Seacole Road, The Millfields, Plymouth, PL1 3JY
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
Ab Car Sales (South West) Ltd is a 8-year-old private limited company registered in Plymouth, company number 11338385, one of 121 motor trade companies in Plymouth. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 December 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 March 2027 is due at HMRC on 31 March 2028.
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 £419K (+34.7%) on the year before, to £1.6M.
- Net assets rose in 6 of 7 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £2.4M against £743K owed within a year: 3.3 times cover.
- 1 employee on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 8 years, 2019 to 2026.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £1.6M | £110K | £2.4M | £743K | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £1.2M | £378K | £2M | £750K | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £869K | £35K | £1.6M | £619K | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £613K | £388K | £1.3M | £577K | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £352K | £18K | £909K | £514K | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £182K | £45K | £623K | £394K | 1 |
| 31 Mar 2020 | £72K | £278K | £209K | 1 | |
| 31 Mar 2019 | £112K | £263K | £155K |
Where Ab Car Sales (South West) Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Plymouth (PL1), in the Plymouth local authority area, South West. Show PL1 3JY on a map.
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Shared registered office
48 companies on our pages use this registered office address. An address shared this widely is usually an accountant's office or a company formation agent's service address, not where the business trades from.
What happens if Ab Car Sales (South West) 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 31 December 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Jan 2028 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Feb 2028 to 31 Mar 2028 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Apr 2028 to 30 Jun 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jul 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Apr 2028 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jun 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Sep 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Mar 2029 | 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
- 11338385
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 1 May 2018 (8 years ago)
- Registered office
- 33 Mary Seacole Road, The Millfields, Plymouth, PL1 3JY
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
- Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2026
- Last confirmation statement
- 16 October 2025
- Previous names
- Brinsmead Finance Limited (until 16 Oct 2018)
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 Plymouth
Other active motor trade companies registered in Plymouth.
- Ainslie Automotive Ltd2025
- Ajm Automotive Ltd2026
- Ak (SW) Ltd2025
- Alan Skuse Car, Van and Truck Parts Ltd2001
- Amd Cars Ltd2020
- Armada Cars Limited2006
- Armstrong Motor Company Ltd2025
- Aryaa Group Ltd2025
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Frequently asked questions
When are Ab Car Sales (South West) Ltd's accounts due?
Ab Car Sales (South West) Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2027 (in 444 days), covering the period to 31 March 2027.
When is Ab Car Sales (South West) Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 March 2027 is due at HMRC by 31 March 2028, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 January 2028.
Is Ab Car Sales (South West) Ltd still trading?
Ab Car Sales (South West) 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 Ab Car Sales (South West) Ltd do?
Ab Car Sales (South West) Ltd is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is Ab Car Sales (South West) Ltd?
Ab Car Sales (South West) Ltd was incorporated on 1 May 2018, 8 years ago.
What is the penalty if Ab Car Sales (South West) 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 Ab Car Sales (South West) 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.