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- Cars2U Ltd
Cars2U Ltd
- Company number
- 08212753
- Incorporated
- 13 Sep 201214 years trading
- Registered office
- Cars2U Ltd London Road, Washbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3LA
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
Cars2U Ltd is a 14-year-old private limited company registered in Ipswich, company number 08212753, one of 171 motor trade companies in Ipswich. 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 £30 (-0%) on the year before, to £122K.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £180K against £58K owed within a year: 3.1 times cover.
- 1 employee 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 | £122K | £180K | £58K | 1 | |
| 31 Oct 2024 | £122K | £176K | £47K | 1 | |
| 31 Oct 2023 | £206K | £259K | £55K | 2 | |
| 31 Oct 2022 | £189K | -£22K | £149K | 1 | |
| 31 Oct 2021 | £209K | £339K | £96K | 1 | |
| 31 Oct 2020 | £158K | £270K | £67K | 1 | |
| 31 Oct 2019 | £154K | £234K | £83K | 1 | |
| 31 Oct 2018 | £244K | £330K | £91K | ||
| 30 Sep 2017 | £189K | £208K | £26K | ||
| 30 Sep 2016 | £103K | £56K | £205K | £111K |
Where Cars2U Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Ipswich (IP8), in the Babergh local authority area, East of England. Show IP8 3LA on a map.
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What happens if Cars2U 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 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
- 08212753
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 13 September 2012 (14 years ago)
- Registered office
- Cars2U Ltd London Road, Washbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3LA
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
- Year end
- 31 October (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 October 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 13 September 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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Frequently asked questions
When are Cars2U Ltd's accounts due?
Cars2U Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 July 2027 (in 291 days), covering the period to 31 October 2026.
When is Cars2U Ltd'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 Cars2U Ltd still trading?
Cars2U Ltd is listed as active on the Companies House register (checked 13 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 Cars2U Ltd do?
Cars2U Ltd is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is Cars2U Ltd?
Cars2U Ltd was incorporated on 13 September 2012, 14 years ago.
What is the penalty if Cars2U 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 Cars2U Ltd on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026, rechecked 13 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.