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- Colchester
- Autc Limited
Autc Limited
- Company number
- 10446701
- Incorporated
- 26 Oct 20169 years trading
- Registered office
- 47 Butt Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3BZ
- Nature of business
- Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles; Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
Autc Limited is a 9-year-old private limited company registered in Colchester, company number 10446701, one of 193 motor trade companies in Colchester. 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 £22K (-13.6%) on the year before, to £140K.
- Net assets rose in 0 of 3 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £177K against £55K owed within a year: 3.2 times cover.
- No employees reported for the latest year (directors are often not counted as employees).
- Balance sheets on record for 7 years, 2019 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | £140K | £25K | £177K | £55K | 0 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | £162K | £74K | £166K | £21K | 1 |
| 31 Oct 2023 | £73K | £230K | £100K | 1 | |
| 31 Oct 2022 | £236K | £307K | £203K | 1 | |
| 31 Oct 2021 | £6,551 | £6,910 | £360 | 1 | |
| 31 Oct 2020 | £7,747 | £8,051 | £997 | 1 | |
| 31 Oct 2019 | £9,013 | £9,248 | £1,622 | 1 |
Where Autc Limited is registered
The registered office is in Colchester (CO3), in the Colchester local authority area, East of England. Show CO3 3BZ on a map.
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Shared registered office
130 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 Autc 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
- 10446701
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 26 October 2016 (9 years ago)
- Registered office
- 47 Butt Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3BZ
- Nature of business
- Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112) - Year end
- 31 October (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 October 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 1 October 2025
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 Colchester
Other active motor trade companies registered in Colchester.
- Auto Deals UK Ltd2023
- Avalon Luxe Cars Ltd2017
- BKT Motor Services Limited2002
- Braiswick Tyres Limited2001
- Brandon Trading Limited2013
- Broadfield Motor Group Ltd2020
- Broadspeed Limited1994
- Brown K Limited2006
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Frequently asked questions
When are Autc Limited's accounts due?
Autc Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 July 2027 (in 292 days), covering the period to 31 October 2026.
When is Autc 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 Autc Limited still trading?
Autc 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 Autc Limited do?
Autc Limited is registered under Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111); Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is Autc Limited?
Autc Limited was incorporated on 26 October 2016, 9 years ago.
What is the penalty if Autc 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 Autc 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.