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- Cars Centre Limited
Cars Centre Limited
- Company number
- 14517282
- Incorporated
- 30 Nov 20223 years trading
- Registered office
- 9 Harcourt Drive, Earley, Reading, RG6 5TL
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles; Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Cars Centre Limited is a 3-year-old private limited company registered in Reading, company number 14517282, one of 243 motor trade companies in Reading. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 August 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 30 November 2026 is due at HMRC on 30 November 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 £5,285 (+654.9%) on the year before, to £6,092.
- Current assets of £34K against £26K owed within a year: 1.3 times cover.
- 3 employees on average, up from 2 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 3 years, 2023 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2025 | £6,092 | £18K | £34K | £26K | 3 |
| 30 Nov 2024 | £807 | £820 | £2,775 | £2,498 | 2 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | £526 | £594 | £711 | 0 |
Where Cars Centre Limited is registered
The registered office is in Reading (RG6), in the Wokingham local authority area, South East. Show RG6 5TL on a map.
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What happens if Cars Centre 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 August 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Sep 2027 to 30 Sep 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Oct 2027 to 30 Nov 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Dec 2027 to 29 Feb 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Mar 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Dec 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 29 Feb 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 May 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Nov 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
- 14517282
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 30 November 2022 (3 years ago)
- Registered office
- 9 Harcourt Drive, Earley, Reading, RG6 5TL
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200) - Year end
- 30 November (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Unaudited abridged
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 November 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 27 June 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.
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Other active motor trade companies registered in Reading.
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Frequently asked questions
When are Cars Centre Limited's accounts due?
Cars Centre Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 August 2027 (in 322 days), covering the period to 30 November 2026.
When is Cars Centre Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 November 2026 is due at HMRC by 30 November 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 September 2027.
Is Cars Centre Limited still trading?
Cars Centre 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 Cars Centre Limited do?
Cars Centre Limited is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112); Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Cars Centre Limited?
Cars Centre Limited was incorporated on 30 November 2022, 3 years ago.
What is the penalty if Cars Centre 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 Cars Centre 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.