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- Bow FV Limited
Bow FV Limited
- Company number
- SC478253
- Incorporated
- 22 May 201412 years trading
- Registered office
- 15 Carmyle Avenue, Glasgow, G32 8HL
- Nature of business
- Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles
Bow FV Limited is a 12-year-old private limited company registered in Glasgow, company number SC478253, one of 405 motor trade companies in Glasgow. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 28 February 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 May 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 May 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 £207K (+4.9%) on the year before, to £4.4M.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £4.8M against £378K owed within a year: more than 10 times cover.
- 4 employees on average, down from 6 the year before.
- 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 May 2025 | £4.4M | £166K | £4.8M | £378K | 4 |
| 31 May 2024 | £4.2M | £37K | £4.7M | £515K | 6 |
| 31 May 2023 | £4.1M | £119K | £6M | £2M | 5 |
| 31 May 2022 | £3.1M | £660K | £4.1M | £955K | 0 |
| 31 May 2021 | £887K | £5,834 | £1.4M | £570K | 0 |
| 31 May 2020 | £90 | £11K | £11K | 0 | |
| 31 May 2019 | £90 | £11K | £11K | ||
| 31 May 2018 | £90 | £11K | £8,874 | ||
| 31 May 2017 | £407 | £26K | £25K | ||
| 31 May 2016 | £409 | £14K | £13K |
Where Bow FV Limited is registered
The registered office is in Glasgow (G32), in the Glasgow City local authority area, Scotland. Show G32 8HL on a map.
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Also registered at this address
2 other companies use the same registered office as Bow FV Limited.
- Bowcom Exports Ltd.Motor traders
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What happens if Bow FV 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 28 February 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Apr 2027 to 31 May 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jun 2027 to 31 Aug 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Sep 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jun 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Aug 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Nov 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 May 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
- SC478253
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 22 May 2014 (12 years ago)
- Registered office
- 15 Carmyle Avenue, Glasgow, G32 8HL
- Nature of business
- Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
- Year end
- 31 May (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 May 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 21 January 2026
- Previous names
- Bow Ford Ltd (until 21 Jan 2020)
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.
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Other active motor trade companies registered in Glasgow.
- Bowcom Exports Ltd.2007
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- Buchans for Towbars Ltd.2000
- Bumpers and Parts Ltd2025
- BXD Cars Ltd2023
- Bya De Luxe Ltd2020
- C P Car Company Sales Ltd2025
- Ca Motorcycles (Scotland) Ltd2023
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Frequently asked questions
When are Bow FV Limited's accounts due?
Bow FV Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 28 February 2027 (in 138 days), covering the period to 31 May 2026.
When is Bow FV Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 May 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 May 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 March 2027.
Is Bow FV Limited still trading?
Bow FV 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 Bow FV Limited do?
Bow FV Limited is registered under Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111).
How old is Bow FV Limited?
Bow FV Limited was incorporated on 22 May 2014, 12 years ago.
What is the penalty if Bow FV 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 Bow FV 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.