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- Country Cars & Vans Ltd
Country Cars & Vans Ltd
- Company number
- 08512437
- Incorporated
- 1 May 201313 years trading
- Registered office
- Station Yard Station Road, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 2LX
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles; Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Country Cars & Vans Ltd is a 13-year-old private limited company registered in Taunton, company number 08512437, one of 69 motor trade companies in Taunton. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 December 2026, and the CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 March 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 £64K (+31.1%) on the year before, to £271K.
- Net assets rose in 9 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £307K against £105K owed within a year: 2.9 times cover.
- 6 employees on average, up from 5 the year before.
- 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 Mar 2025 | £271K | £184K | £307K | £105K | 6 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £207K | £168K | £254K | £99K | 5 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £168K | £198K | £56K | 6 | |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £157K | £230K | £70K | 6 | |
| 31 May 2021 | £125K | £144K | £37K | 7 | |
| 31 May 2020 | £111K | £111K | £148K | £65K | 5 |
| 31 May 2019 | £80K | £70K | £107K | £47K | |
| 31 May 2018 | £76K | £71K | £115K | £54K | |
| 31 May 2017 | £55K | £43K | £85K | £42K | |
| 31 May 2016 | £10K | £18K | £43K | £41K |
Where Country Cars & Vans Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Taunton (TA4), in the Somerset local authority area, South West. Show TA4 2LX on a map.
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What happens if Country Cars & Vans 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
- 08512437
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 1 May 2013 (13 years ago)
- Registered office
- Station Yard Station Road, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 2LX
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200) - Year end
- 31 March (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 March 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 1 May 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 1 registered
- Previous names
- Country Cars (SW) Ltd (until 20 May 2014)
Somerset County Campers Ltd (until 28 Feb 2014)
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 Taunton.
- Country Rovers (Taunton) Ltd2003
- Culmhead Caravans Limited2022
- D Diems International Ltd2024
- Dodgy Garage Limited2024
- Duxback Limited2007
- Easy Fleet Logistics Ltd2017
- Ekko Cars & Commercials Ltd2026
- Evans Motorcycles Ltd2025
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Frequently asked questions
When are Country Cars & Vans Ltd's accounts due?
Country Cars & Vans 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 Country Cars & Vans Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 March 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 March 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 January 2027.
Is Country Cars & Vans Ltd still trading?
Country Cars & Vans 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 Country Cars & Vans Ltd do?
Country Cars & Vans Ltd is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112); Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is Country Cars & Vans Ltd?
Country Cars & Vans Ltd was incorporated on 1 May 2013, 13 years ago.
What is the penalty if Country Cars & Vans 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 Country Cars & Vans 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.