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- Watford
- Auto Kenya Ltd
Auto Kenya Ltd
- Company number
- 06398801
- Incorporated
- 15 Oct 200718 years trading
- Registered office
- Unit 5 Century Court, Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 9PX
- Nature of business
- Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles; Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles; Sea and coastal freight water transport; Cargo handling for water transport activities
Auto Kenya Ltd is a 18-year-old private limited company registered in Watford, company number 06398801, one of 161 motor trade companies in Watford. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 July 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 30 October 2026 is due at HMRC on 30 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 up £9,109 (+17.7%) on the year before, to £61K.
- Net assets rose in 4 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £385K against £345K owed within a year: 1.1 times cover.
- 3 employees 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 | £61K | £44K | £385K | £345K | 3 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | £51K | £77K | £374K | £349K | 3 |
| 31 Oct 2023 | £87K | £70K | £469K | £414K | 2 |
| 31 Oct 2022 | £139K | £113K | £535K | £424K | 3 |
| 31 Oct 2021 | £164K | £188K | £472K | £340K | 3 |
| 31 Oct 2020 | £204K | £91K | £492K | £332K | 3 |
| 31 Oct 2019 | £249K | £154K | £494K | £302K | 4 |
| 31 Oct 2018 | £200K | £63K | £429K | £297K | 4 |
| 31 Oct 2017 | £190K | £98K | £242K | £131K | 4 |
| 31 Oct 2016 | £175K | £125K | £276K | £185K |
Where Auto Kenya Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Watford (WD18), in the Three Rivers local authority area, East of England. Show WD18 9PX on a map.
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What happens if Auto Kenya 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 30 July 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 31 Jul 2027 to 30 Aug 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 31 Aug 2027 to 30 Oct 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 31 Oct 2027 to 30 Jan 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 31 Jan 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 31 Oct 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jan 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Apr 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 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
- 06398801
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 15 October 2007 (18 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit 5 Century Court, Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 9PX
- Nature of business
- Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
Sea and coastal freight water transport (SIC 50200)
Cargo handling for water transport activities (SIC 52241) - Year end
- 30 October (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 October 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 24 August 2026
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 Watford
Other active motor trade companies registered in Watford.
- Auto Solutions London Ltd2018
- Autoadi Ltd2026
- Autobase Holdings Limited2023
- Automotive MLB Group Ltd2024
- Autowind Garage Ltd2025
- Bamex UK Limited2017
- Batterytick Ltd2026
- BCR Motors Ltd2025
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Frequently asked questions
When are Auto Kenya Ltd's accounts due?
Auto Kenya Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 July 2027 (in 290 days), covering the period to 30 October 2026.
When is Auto Kenya Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 October 2026 is due at HMRC by 30 October 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 31 July 2027.
Is Auto Kenya Ltd still trading?
Auto Kenya 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 Auto Kenya Ltd do?
Auto Kenya Ltd is registered under Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111); Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112); Sea and coastal freight water transport (SIC 50200); Cargo handling for water transport activities (SIC 52241).
How old is Auto Kenya Ltd?
Auto Kenya Ltd was incorporated on 15 October 2007, 18 years ago.
What is the penalty if Auto Kenya 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 Auto Kenya 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.