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- Car Prep Ltd
Car Prep Ltd
- Company number
- 13541900
- Incorporated
- 1 Aug 20215 years trading
- Registered office
- 5 Harvington Close, Kidderminster, DY11 5LP
- Nature of business
- Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
Car Prep Ltd is a 5-year-old private limited company registered in Kidderminster, company number 13541900, one of 44 motor trade companies in Kidderminster. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 May 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 August 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 August 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 £110 (-159.4%) on the year before, to -£41.
- Net assets rose in 2 of 3 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £1,722 against £1,765 owed within a year: 1.0 times cover.
- No employees reported for the latest year (directors are often not counted as employees).
- Balance sheets on record for 4 years, 2022 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | -£41 | £1,722 | £1,765 | 0 | |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £69 | £1,952 | £1,885 | 0 | |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £27 | £1,902 | £1,877 | 0 | |
| 31 Aug 2022 | -£158 | £478 | £636 | 0 |
Where Car Prep Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Kidderminster (DY11), in the Wyre Forest local authority area, West Midlands. Show DY11 5LP on a map.
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What happens if Car Prep 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 May 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jun 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Jul 2027 to 31 Aug 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Sep 2027 to 30 Nov 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Dec 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Sep 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Nov 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 29 Feb 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Aug 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
- 13541900
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 1 August 2021 (5 years ago)
- Registered office
- 5 Harvington Close, Kidderminster, DY11 5LP
- Nature of business
- Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320)
- Year end
- 31 August (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 August 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 11 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 Kidderminster
Other active motor trade companies registered in Kidderminster.
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- Cars of Blakeshall Ltd2025
- Castle Road Motors Limited2017
- D H Commercials (Leasing) Ltd.1991
- Daviso Ltd2025
- Dna Autohaus Ltd2015
- Dna Performance Limited2021
- Eleven Motor Group Limited2026
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Frequently asked questions
When are Car Prep Ltd's accounts due?
Car Prep Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 May 2027 (in 231 days), covering the period to 31 August 2026.
When is Car Prep Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 August 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 August 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 June 2027.
Is Car Prep Ltd still trading?
Car Prep 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 Car Prep Ltd do?
Car Prep Ltd is registered under Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320).
How old is Car Prep Ltd?
Car Prep Ltd was incorporated on 1 August 2021, 5 years ago.
What is the penalty if Car Prep 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 Car Prep 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.