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- D E Cars Limited
D E Cars Limited
- Company number
- 05117166
- Incorporated
- 30 Apr 200422 years trading
- Registered office
- 72 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6DP
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
D E Cars Limited is a 22-year-old private limited company registered in Tonbridge, company number 05117166, one of 39 motor trade companies in Tonbridge. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 September 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 December 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 December 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 £5,047 (-38.5%) on the year before, to -£18K.
- Net assets rose in 2 of 8 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £85 against £18K owed within a year: 0.0 times cover.
- No employees reported for the latest year (directors are often not counted as employees).
- Balance sheets on record for 9 years, 2017 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | -£18K | £85 | £18K | 0 | |
| 30 Jun 2024 | -£13K | £22K | £33K | £46K | 0 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £4,306 | £34K | £63K | £59K | 0 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £9,507 | £6,666 | £67K | £58K | 0 |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £8,505 | £49K | £84K | £76K | 0 |
| 30 Jun 2020 | -£410 | £28K | £74K | £75K | 0 |
| 30 Jun 2019 | £19K | £34K | £95K | £77K | 0 |
| 30 Jun 2018 | £23K | £19K | £98K | £74K | 1 |
| 30 Jun 2017 | £26K | £62K | £118K | £92K | 1 |
Where D E Cars Limited is registered
The registered office is in Tonbridge (TN12), in the Tunbridge Wells local authority area, South East. Show TN12 6DP on a map.
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Also registered at this address
6 other companies use the same registered office as D E Cars Limited.
- Barrett Roofing LimitedRoofers
- Brandfold High Performance LimitedMotor traders
- M H Plumbing & Heating (Kent) LimitedPlumbers and heating engineers
- Mark Walton Decorators LimitedPainters and decorators
- Phillips Brickwork and Construction LimitedSpecialist contractors
- Robert Tovey LimitedElectricians
What happens if D E Cars 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 30 September 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Oct 2027 to 31 Oct 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Nov 2027 to 31 Dec 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Mar 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Apr 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jan 2028 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Mar 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Jun 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Dec 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
- 05117166
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 30 April 2004 (22 years ago)
- Registered office
- 72 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6DP
- 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 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 30 April 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.
Similar companies in Tonbridge
Other active motor trade companies registered in Tonbridge.
- Disty Ltd2017
- Emarky Ltd2026
- Emerald Tyre & Wheel Solutions UK Ltd2019
- Emmy Cars Limited2021
- Fastlanemoto Limited2011
- Ferncroft Collection Ltd2023
- G & G Motors (Godstone) Limited2000
- Golden Gear Limited2025
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Frequently asked questions
When are D E Cars Limited's accounts due?
D E Cars Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 September 2027 (in 352 days), covering the period to 31 December 2026.
When is D E Cars Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 December 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 December 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 October 2027.
Is D E Cars Limited still trading?
D E Cars 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 D E Cars Limited do?
D E Cars Limited is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is D E Cars Limited?
D E Cars Limited was incorporated on 30 April 2004, 22 years ago.
What is the penalty if D E Cars 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 D E Cars 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.