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- Cotswolds Cars and Commercials Ltd
Cotswolds Cars and Commercials Ltd
- Company number
- 07859608
- Incorporated
- 24 Nov 201114 years trading
- Registered office
- Maplewood Tamworth Road, Keresley End, Coventry, CV7 8JJ
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
Cotswolds Cars and Commercials Ltd is a 14-year-old private limited company registered in Coventry, company number 07859608, one of 402 motor trade companies in Coventry. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 December 2026, and its first CT600 is due at HMRC on 31 December 2026.
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 £130K (+6.5%) on the year before, to £2.1M.
- Net assets rose in 8 of 8 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £2.1M against £83K owed within a year: more than 10 times cover.
- 3 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 9 years, 2016 to 2024.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2024 | £2.1M | £541K | £2.1M | £83K | 3 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2M | £851K | £2.5M | £539K | 3 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2M | £431K | £2M | £129K | 5 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1.9M | £386K | £2M | £188K | 5 |
| 31 Dec 2020 | £1.6M | £531K | £1.7M | £173K | 5 |
| 31 Dec 2019 | £1M | £364K | £1.1M | £129K | 4 |
| 31 Dec 2018 | £909K | £1.1M | £246K | ||
| 31 Dec 2017 | £765K | £159K | £1.1M | £348K | |
| 31 Dec 2016 | £583K | £619K | £1.2M | £641K |
Where Cotswolds Cars and Commercials Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Coventry (CV7), in the Coventry local authority area, West Midlands. Show CV7 8JJ on a map.
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What happens if Cotswolds Cars and Commercials 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 December 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Jan 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Apr 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Jul 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Apr 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jun 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Sep 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Mar 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
- 07859608
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 24 November 2011 (14 years ago)
- Registered office
- Maplewood Tamworth Road, Keresley End, Coventry, CV7 8JJ
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
- Year end
- 31 December (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 December 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 24 November 2025
- Charges (mortgages)
- 0 outstanding of 1 registered
- Previous names
- Cotswold Cars and Commercials Ltd (until 1 Dec 2016)
Guests Cars and Commercials Ltd (until 16 Nov 2016)
Warwickshire Motor Centre Limited (until 24 Dec 2013)
Best Ever Car.Com Ltd (until 29 Oct 2013)
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 Coventry
Other active motor trade companies registered in Coventry.
- Cov Cars Ltd2025
- Coventry Auto Components Ltd2007
- Coventry Cooling Equipment Limited2002
- Coventry Customs Limited2019
- Coventry Sterling Motors Ltd2013
- Coventry Trade Cars Ltd2016
- Coventry Tyres Limited2017
- Cromwell Garage Limited1993
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Frequently asked questions
When are Cotswolds Cars and Commercials Ltd's accounts due?
Cotswolds Cars and Commercials Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 December 2026 (in 79 days), covering the period to 31 March 2026.
When is Cotswolds Cars and Commercials Ltd's CT600 due?
The first accounts cover more than 12 months, so there are two Company Tax Returns: one for the 12 months to 31 December 2025, due by 31 December 2026, and one for the period to 31 March 2026, due by 31 March 2027. Corporation tax is payable 9 months and 1 day after the end of each.
Is Cotswolds Cars and Commercials Ltd still trading?
Cotswolds Cars and Commercials 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 Cotswolds Cars and Commercials Ltd do?
Cotswolds Cars and Commercials Ltd is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is Cotswolds Cars and Commercials Ltd?
Cotswolds Cars and Commercials Ltd was incorporated on 24 November 2011, 14 years ago.
What is the penalty if Cotswolds Cars and Commercials 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 Cotswolds Cars and Commercials 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.