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- Chief Automotive Ltd
Chief Automotive Ltd
- Company number
- 15439578
- Incorporated
- 24 Jan 20242 years trading
- Registered office
- 35 Ruthyn Close, Ashby De La Zouch, LE65 1FU
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles; Management consultancy activities other than financial management
Chief Automotive Ltd is a 2-year-old private limited company registered in Ashby De La Zouch, company number 15439578, one of 5 motor trade companies in Ashby De La Zouch. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 October 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 January 2027 is due at HMRC on 31 January 2028.
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 £83K (+82.4%) on the year before, to £183K.
- Current assets of £111K against £39K owed within a year: 2.8 times cover.
- 2 employees on average, up from 1 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 2 years, 2025 to 2026.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2026 | £183K | £111K | £39K | 2 | |
| 31 Jan 2025 | £100K | £99K | £36K | 1 |
Where Chief Automotive Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Ashby De La Zouch (LE65), in the North West Leicestershire local authority area, East Midlands. Show LE65 1FU on a map.
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What happens if Chief Automotive 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 October 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Nov 2027 to 30 Nov 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Dec 2027 to 31 Jan 2028 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Feb 2028 to 30 Apr 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 May 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Feb 2028 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Apr 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 31 Jul 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Jan 2029 | 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
- 15439578
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 24 January 2024 (2 years ago)
- Registered office
- 35 Ruthyn Close, Ashby De La Zouch, LE65 1FU
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
Management consultancy activities other than financial management (SIC 70229) - Year end
- 31 January (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 January 2026
- Last confirmation statement
- 25 March 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 Ashby De La Zouch.
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Frequently asked questions
When are Chief Automotive Ltd's accounts due?
Chief Automotive Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 October 2027 (in 383 days), covering the period to 31 January 2027.
When is Chief Automotive Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 January 2027 is due at HMRC by 31 January 2028, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 November 2027.
Is Chief Automotive Ltd still trading?
Chief Automotive 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 Chief Automotive Ltd do?
Chief Automotive Ltd is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112); Management consultancy activities other than financial management (SIC 70229).
How old is Chief Automotive Ltd?
Chief Automotive Ltd was incorporated on 24 January 2024, 2 years ago.
What is the penalty if Chief Automotive 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 Chief Automotive 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.